- SNCB Class 55
Infobox Locomotive
name = Class 55
powertype =Diesel
caption = NMBS/SNCB Class 55 locos 5540 & 5515 atKinkempois depot, 21 October, 2006.
builder = BN/ACEC/SEMG
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builddate =1961 -1962
totalproduction = 42
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aarwheels =Co-Co
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gauge = 1435 mm
leadingsize =
driversize = 1010 mm
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length = 19.55 m
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weightondrivers = 9.2 t
weight = 110 t
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fueltype =Diesel
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primemover = GM 16-567C
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transmission = Electric (ACEC)
topspeed = 120 km/h
poweroutput = 1435 kW
tractiveeffort = 272 kN
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railroad = SNCB/NMBS
railroadclass = 55
numinclass = 23
roadnumber = Various remain in range 5501-5542
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disposition = In service|Class 55 Locomotives
The survival of these locomotives can mostly be attributed to the fitment of TVM 430 signaling. This is for their rôle hauling broken-down or unpowered
TGV s.ee also
* [http://www.belrail.be/F/fiches/diesel/index.php?type=hld55 HLD 55]
* [http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/be/diesel/mainline/55/pix.html Foto's on Railfaneurope.net]
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