CW Mechelen SNCB 40

Built by CW Mechelen, SEM

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Weight

128 t

282,191 lb

Length

68.9 m

226 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1961

7 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'

Overview of the CW Mechelen SNCB 40

Discover the historic SNCB 40, an iconic example of Belgian railway transport.

Built by CW Mechelen and SEM in 1961, this diesel multiple unit (DMU) boasts a notable capacity for 214 passengers, divided between first and second class.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a length of 68.9 meters, the SNCB 40 is recognized for its robust Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2' axle configuration, weighing 128 tons and operating with a standard 1435 mm gauge.

A true piece of SNCB/NMBS railway engineering, the 40 series represents an important chapter in Belgium's railway history.

CW Mechelen SNCB 40 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CW Mechelen, SEM · 19617 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'
Capacity	1st class 24, 2nd class 190 seats
Train length	68.9 m226 ft 1 in	226 ft 1 in
Weight	128 t282,191 lb	282,191 lb