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Diesel locomotive

HSP SNCB 85

Built by HSP

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Power output
400 kW
536 hp
Weight
57 t
125,663 lb
Length
10 m
32 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1965
25 units

Overview of the HSP SNCB 85

Explore the SNCB 85, a robust diesel locomotive that served the Belgian railways.

Built by HSP in 1965, 25 of these units were produced, making them a distinctive part of Belgian rail history.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and a power output of 400 kW, this locomotive was designed for specific operational needs.

Its 1435 mm standard gauge and UIC axle load classification of 'C' highlight its practical design for railway service.

Measuring 10 meters long, 2.85 meters wide, and 4.08 meters high, the SNCB 85 weighed in at 57 tonnes, demonstrating its substantial build.

Find more details about this iconic diesel locomotive and its role in Belgian railway operations at www.belrail.be.

HSP SNCB 85 technical specifications

Value
Built byHSP · 196525 units
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Power output400 kW536 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC
Length10 m32 ft 10 in
Width2.85 m9 ft 4 in
Height4.08 m13 ft 5 in
Weight57 t125,663 lb

Operators of the HSP SNCB 85

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 85, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 85Belgium

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