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Railcar

SEM SNCB 42/43

Built by Germain, SEM

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
400 kW
536 hp
Length
23.8 m
78 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the SEM SNCB 42/43

Discover the SNCB 42/43 railcar, a fascinating piece of Belgian railway heritage.

This distinct railcar, identified as model SNCB 42/43, showcases its historical significance and impressive engineering.

Built by Germain and SEM, it is capable of reaching a top speed of 90 km/h, demonstrating its operational capacity.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 23.8 meters, this railcar is well-suited for its operational requirements.

Its power output of 400 kW highlights its efficient design.

Originally part of the 42-43-44-45 series, this railcar is now preserved by Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en Spoorpatrimonium (PFT-TSP 43) in Belgium, ensuring its continued legacy.

SEM SNCB 42/43 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB 42-43-44-45
Built byGermain, SEM
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output400 kW536 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length23.8 m78 ft 1 in

Operators of the SEM SNCB 42/43

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 42/43, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en SpoorpatrimoniumPFT-TSP 43Belgium

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