SEMG 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 SEMG SNCB 22

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

Designed for efficiency and power, this locomotive operated on the SNCB/NMBS network, standing out for its robustness and performance on long-distance routes. With a top speed of 130 km/h and an output of 1740 kW, the SNCB 22 was fundamental to Belgian rail transport during its era.

Built between 1953 and 1954 by ACEC, Niv, and SEMG, it features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operates under 3 kV DC electric systems. Its 18-meter length and 87-ton weight make it an imposing and reliable machine.

The SNCB 22, with its distinctive design and historical role, remains a symbol of Belgian railway heritage, captured in images that evoke the golden age of rail transport.

SEMG SNCB 22 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ACEC, Niv, SEMG · 1953–195450 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	1,740 kW2,333 hp	2,333 hp
Tractive effort	314 kN70,590 lbf	70,590 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Weight	87 t191,802 lb	191,802 lb