SNCB Class 59
Class 59
Restored locomotive in a rail museum in 2010. |
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Diesel |
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Specifications |
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Gauge |
1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
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The SNCB Class 59 is a SNCB diesel locomotive. [1]
The locomotive features dual-ended operation with end-of-train red marker lights. The hood features cantilever doors. In the mid-1960s, they were given a green livery with yellow stripes and additional steps were added under the lights. These locomotives were used on both secondary lines where electrification was not profitable and on the main lines, until they were finally equipped with a catenary. At the end of 1953, the SNCB ordered 55 of these four axle locomotives (originally called Type 201) which were to be assembled at the John Cockerill factories in Seraing, each equipped with a Baldwin motor. They were first used on light lines of the northern plains of Sambre and the Meuse. The first units the series were delivered in December 1954. They were still being used in June 2002 to haul work trains building the high speed rail lines in France and Belgium. [1]
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Single System : 3000 V DC | |
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Dual System : 1500, 3000 V DC | |
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Dual system : 3000 V DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | |
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Triple System : 1500, 3000 V DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | |
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Quadruple System : 1500, 3000 V DC, 25 kV 50 Hz & 15 kV 16⅔Hz AC | |
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Main line locomotives | |
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Shunting and short trip locos |
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Steam locomotives | |
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Electric locomotives | |
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Diesel locomotives | |
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- Electric locomotives of Belgium
- Diesel locomotives of Belgium
- National Railway Company of Belgium locomotives
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