Belgium: Class 19

Railway companies: SNCB NMBS - Belgium National Railway Company

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In service:

from 1993

Era:

Built by:

Gauge:

Standard gauge (1'435 mm)

Wheel arrangement:

Bo'Bo'

Electric systems:

25 kV AC / 50 Hz
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

Tractive effort (kN / lbf | starting / continuous):

280 kN
63'000 lbf

Maximum speed (km/h):

160 km/h

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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.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_Railways_Class_19

Latest update on the 8th of September 2024 at 18:02

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