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Diesel locomotive

Cockerill SNCB 60

Built by Cockerill, ABR

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
78 t
171,960 lb
Length
17.15 m
56 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1964–1965
106 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Cockerill SNCB 60

Discover the SNCB 60, a robust diesel locomotive with a rich history in Belgian rail operations.

Built by Cockerill and ABR between 1964 and 1965, this Bo'Bo' class locomotive boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 196 kN, making it a reliable workhorse for various railway needs.

With a length of 17.15 meters and a weight of 78 tons, the SNCB 60 is a substantial piece of railway engineering.

This versatile locomotive has served under the SNCB/NMBS banner and continues to be preserved and operated by various heritage railway organizations in Belgium, including Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees and Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensures compatibility with extensive rail networks, while its impressive dimensions and power showcase its capacity for demanding tasks.

Explore the legacy and specifications of the SNCB 60, a significant example of diesel locomotive technology.

Cockerill SNCB 60 technical specifications

Value
Built byCockerill, ABR · 1964–1965106 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Tractive effort196 kN44,063 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.15 m56 ft 3 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in
Weight78 t171,960 lb

Operators of the Cockerill SNCB 60

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 60, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois ValleesCFV3V 60Belgium
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en SpoorpatrimoniumPFT-TSP 210Belgium
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en SpoorpatrimoniumPFT-TSP 61Belgium
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 60Belgium
Private owners group@private-it 60Italy

Cockerill SNCB 60 photos

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