SNCB Class 23

Infobox Locomotive
name = Class 23
powertype = Electric

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caption = NMBS/SNCB Class 23 loco 2343 in Antwerpen-Noorderdokken station 8 March, 2007.
builder = BN/SEMG/ACEC
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builddate = 1955-1957
totalproduction = 83
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aarwheels = Bo-Bo
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gauge = 1435 mm
leadingsize =
driversize = 1262 mm
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length = 18 m
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weightondrivers = 11.5 t
weight = 92 t
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electricsystem = 3000V DC
collectionmethod = Pantograph
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topspeed = 130 km/h
poweroutput = 1880 kW
tractiveeffort = 196 kN
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railroad = SNCB/NMBS
railroadclass = 23
numinclass = 82
roadnumber = 2301, 2302 - 2383
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deliverydate = 1955-1957
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disposition = In service|

Class 23 locomotives are seen across Belgium on freight trains. They are fitted for multiple working, and are often found in pairs.

Recently they have displaced 22s and 25s from their commuter "p" train duties.

See also

* [http://www.belrail.be/F/fiches/traction/index.php?type=hle23 HLE 23 at belrail.fr]
* [http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/be/electric/23/pix.html Foto's at Railfaneurope.net]
* [http://www.rail.lu/materiel/sncb23.html rail.lu]