Thursday, July 2, 2015

SNCB class 22, Belgium


No date or location but after 1971 and probably in Brussels. A total of 50 of these Bo-Bo type for the country's 3 kV DC system were built over 1953-1954. In 1957 the last 10 units were given dual voltage (1.5 and 3 kV DC) capability plus a third headlight so they could run in Holland. Final withdrawal was in 2009. One, 2201, is preserved.

Length: 18 metres (59 ft 1 in)
Weight: 87 tonnes (192,000 lb)
Output: 1740 kW (2366 hp) Continuous rating; 1880 kW (2557 hp) One Hour rating.
Maximum speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)

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