BN SNCB 80

Built by BN, ABR

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

480 kW

644 hp

Weight

52 t

114,640 lb

Length

10.45 m

34 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1961–1963

Overview of the BN SNCB 80

Discover the SNCB 80, a robust diesel locomotive with a power output of 480 kW.

Built between 1961 and 1963 by BN and ABR, this locomotive reaches a top speed of 60 km/h and operates on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm).

With its three axles (UIC C) and a weight of 52 tons, the SNCB 80 is ideal for shunting and light freight operations.

This versatile locomotive can be found not only with SNCB/NMBS in Belgium but also as the MKO V60 with the Museumseisenbahn Küstenbahn Ostfriesland e.V. in Germany.

Experience the reliability and strength of the SNCB 80, a piece of railway history.

BN SNCB 80 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	V 60
Built by	BN, ABR · 1961–1963
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	480 kW644 hp	644 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	10.45 m34 ft 3 in	34 ft 3 in
Height	10.45 m34 ft 3 in	34 ft 3 in
Weight	52 t114,640 lb	114,640 lb