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Electric multiple unit

SEM SNCB AM53

Built by ACEC, SEM

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Weight
116 t
255,736 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953
15 units
Axle arrangement
(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the SEM SNCB AM53

Discover the iconic SNCB AM53, a classic electric multiple unit that once served the Belgian rail network.

Built in 1953 by ACEC and SEM, this charming locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a seating capacity of 170 passengers.

Its robust design and 3 kV DC electric system made it a reliable workhorse for passenger transport.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and weighing in at 116 tons, the SNCB AM53 is a significant piece of railway heritage, with some units now preserved by Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme.

Explore the history and engineering of this distinguished train, a testament to Belgian railway innovation.

SEM SNCB AM53 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB AM53
Built byACEC, SEM · 195315 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(A1A)(A1A)
Capacity170 seats
Weight116 t255,736 lb
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Operators of the SEM SNCB AM53

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM53, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en SpoorpatrimoniumPFT-TSP AM53Belgium
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM53Belgium

SEM SNCB AM53 photos

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