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Electric multiple unit

SEM SNCB AM39

Built by ACEC, SEM

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1939
8 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'+2'Bo'

Overview of the SEM SNCB AM39

Discover the SNCB AM39, a classic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by ACEC and SEM in 1939. This iconic locomotive served the Belgian National Railways (SNCB/NMBS) and represents a significant piece of railway history.

Designed for efficient passenger transport, the SNCB AM39 boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a seating capacity for 143 passengers. Its robust construction features a Bo'2'+2'Bo' axle arrangement and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

The electric systems of the SNCB AM39 are powered by 3 kV DC, ensuring reliable performance on the Belgian rail network. Explore the legacy of this distinguished EMU and its contribution to Belgian rail travel.

SEM SNCB AM39 technical specifications

Value
Built byACEC, SEM · 19398 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'+2'Bo'
Capacity143 seats

Operators of the SEM SNCB AM39

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM39, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM39Belgium

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