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Electric locomotive

Niv SNCB 22

Built by ACEC, Niv, SEMG

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
1,740 kW
2,333 hp
Weight
87 t
191,802 lb
Length
18 m
59 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1954
50 units

Overview of the Niv SNCB 22

Discover the iconic SNCB 22 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of the Belgian railways.

Built by ACEC, Niv, and SEMG between 1953 and 1954, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and an output of 1740 kW.

With a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, weighing 87 tons and measuring 18 meters in length, the SNCB 22 exemplifies robust and reliable railway engineering.

Its 3 kV DC electric system and a tractive effort of 314 kN made it a fundamental pillar for SNCB/NMBS in Belgium.

Explore the history and impressive features of this legendary electric locomotive.

Niv SNCB 22 technical specifications

Value
Built byACEC, Niv, SEMG · 1953–195450 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output1,740 kW2,333 hp
Tractive effort314 kN70,590 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18 m59 ft 1 in
Weight87 t191,802 lb
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Operators of the Niv SNCB 22

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 22, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 22Belgium

Niv SNCB 22 photos

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