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Class 19
Vehicle type:
Registration country:
In service:
from 1993
Era:
V
Built by:
Gauge:
Standard gauge (1'435 mm)
Wheel arrangement:
Bo'Bo'
Electric systems:
25 kV AC / 50 Hz
3 kV DC
3 kV DC
Current collectors:
Pantograph - Asymmetrical
Length over buffers (mm):
18'650 mm
Height (mm | over lowered pantograph):
3'600 mm
Tare weight (t):
88 t
Power output (x'xxx kW / x'xxx hp):
4'500 kW
6'000 hp
6'000 hp
Tractive effort (kN / lbf | starting / continuous):
280 kN
63'000 lbf
63'000 lbf
Maximum speed (km/h):
160 km/h
1993
Class 19 was a unique, experimental electric
locomotive operated by the Belgian national railway. It originated
from the conversion of Class 21 locomotive 2130 in 1993 to
serve as a test bed for the development of the future
Class
13 locomotives.
Renumbered as 1901, it was the only member of this class. The locomotive was equipped with asynchronous traction motors and a transformer that enabled it to operate under both 25,000 volts AC (50 Hz) and 3,000 volts DC, making it suitable for international service, particularly in France. It was also fitted with French signaling and protection systems and frequently operated into Lille Flandres station during testing.
By 2001, after the successful completion of the tests, 1901 was restored to its original configuration as Class 21 locomotive 2130.
Renumbered as 1901, it was the only member of this class. The locomotive was equipped with asynchronous traction motors and a transformer that enabled it to operate under both 25,000 volts AC (50 Hz) and 3,000 volts DC, making it suitable for international service, particularly in France. It was also fitted with French signaling and protection systems and frequently operated into Lille Flandres station during testing.
By 2001, after the successful completion of the tests, 1901 was restored to its original configuration as Class 21 locomotive 2130.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_Railways_Class_19
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