NSB Class 65

NSB Class 65
Class 65a in 1939 at Oslo
In service	1936–1985
Manufacturer	Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri, Skabo and Strømmen
Constructed	1935–1951
Number built	49 units
Formation	3 cars
Operator	Norges Statsbaner
Specifications
Car length	Motor cars: 20.92 m (68 ft 8 in) Centre cars: 20.92 m (68 ft 8 in) End cars: 21.08 m (69 ft 2 in)
Maximum speed	70 km/h (43 mph)
Weight	Motor cars: 46.7–47.0 tonnes Centre cars: 27.2–28.5 tonnes End cars: 29.5–30.5 tonnes
Traction system	4 x NEBB EDTM 384
Power output	464 kW (622 hp)
Electric system(s)	15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

NSB Class 65 (Norwegian: NSB type 65) is a three-car electric multiple unit operated by Norges Statsbaner between 1936 and 1985. It was mainly used for local trains as well as branch lines. A total of 49 units were delivered between 1936 and 1949. The motor cars were built by Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri and Skabo while the centre and end cars were built by Strømmen.

There are three series of Class 65. The A-series is rebuilt passenger carriages in wood totaling 10 units. The B-series consists of 13 steel units built in 1942 while a total of 22 C-series units were delivered 1949-51. Type 65 was quite successful and both Class 67 and Class 68 are based on it.

Units have been preserved by the Norwegian Railway Association, NBVJ in Nora, Freunde des Schienenverkehrs Flensburg, Minden Museum Railway and Colne Valley Railway.

External links

• Entry at Jernbane.net
• Entry at the Norwegian Railway Club