SNCB Class 18 (Alsthom)

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Class 18
Class 18
1803 at Raeren, 30 January, 2007.
Power type Electric
Builder Alsthom
Build date 1973-1974
Total production 6
UIC classification Co'Co'
AAR wheel arr. C-C
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)
Length 22.08 m
Weight on drivers 9.4 t
Total weight 113 t
Electric system(s) 1500 V DC
3000 V DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC
Current Collection method(s) Pantograph
Top speed 180 km/h
Power output 4320 kW
Tractive effort 196 kN
Locomotive brakes  
Train brakes  
Career NMBS/SNCB
Class 18
Number in class 0
First run 1973
Last run 1999
Retired 1997-1999
Scrapped 2008 -
Disposition Scrapped (1801)
Stored awaiting disposal (1802, 1804)
Preserved (1803, 1805, 1806)
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These locomotives are no longer in service with NMBS/SNCB. They were derived from the SNCF class CC 40100 express passenger locomotives. Their multi-voltage capabilities allowed them to work beyond Belgium's borders.

[edit] Status[1]

  • 1801 Scrapped in February 2008 at Salzinnes works
  • 1802 Stored at Kinkempois depot
  • 1803 Preserved at Raeren
  • 1804 Stored at Kinkempois depot
  • 1805 Preserved by PFT
  • 1806 Preserved at Raeren


[edit] See also/references

  1. ^ AEB (2007). European Railways Combined Volume 1. Preston, Lancashire, UK: AEB Rail Publications. 
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