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SNCB/NMBS HLE 27 N XL L M4

Between 1984 and 1987, the Belgian State Railways SNCB/NMBS purchased 60 samples of the HLE 27 electric multi-purpose locomotive for the 3kV DC net. The four-axle locomotives produce 4380 kW and reach a top speed of 160 km/h and initially hauled almost exclusively inter-city trains. As part of a social project, locomotive 2711 broke the world record for the longest passenger train in the world at the time in 1991 with 70 passenger cars. In 2006, all locomotives were equipped with push-pull more…

SNCB NMBS HLD59 N XL L M4

In 1958 Belgian State Railway NMBS ordered 55 samples of four-axle diesel electric loco from manufacturer Cockerill-Sambre. The locos had been numbered for 201.001-055 (later 5901-5955). The BLW 8-608A motor is an American design and develops 1750 hp. The locos reached a maximum speed of 120 km/h and were used in passenger and freight service till 1988.


Different starting processes can be selected with F1: 1x press button = warm start / press button 2x = false start / press button 3x = cold more…

SNCB NMBS HLD52/HLD53/HLD54 N XL L M4

After the Second World War, various European locomotive manufacturers began developing diesel-electric locomotives, which began to displace steam traction in the USA. In Sweden, Nydqvist and Holm AB (NoHAB) acquired the license to manufacture diesel locomotives for the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) in 1949. The Americans owned an export version of the F-series with 2-stroke-diesel, which had a driver's cab at both ends. For the lighter superstructure in Europe, locos were equipped with six more…

SNCB/NMBS HLD55 N XL L M4

In 1961 Belgian State Railway SNCB/NMBS received 42 samples of diesel electric Reihe 205. Luxemburgian State Railway CFL bought 20 similar locos. The GM 16-567C prime mover develops 1360 kW and enables the six axle diesel loco to reach a maximum speed of 120 km/h.


Different starting processes can be selected with F1: 1x press button = warm start / press button 2x = false start / press button 3x = cold start

F5 enables the heavy load mode: The diesel notch is always one up compared with more…

SNCB/NMBS HLD62 / HLD63 N XL L M4

From 1961 the La Brugeoise et Nivelles plant delivered 136 units of the diesel-electric class 212 (from 1971 HLD 62) to the Belgian State Railways SNCB. General Motors supplied the 1030 kW twelve-cylinder diesel engine GM 12-567C. With a top speed of 120 km/h, the locomotives could be used for passenger and freight service. In 2003 the retirement was completed.


Different starting processes can be selected with F1: 1x press button = warm start / press button 2x = false start / press button 3x more…

HLE 15 N XL L M4

SNCB / NMBS Standard electric locomotive old

SNCB NMBS HLD77 / HLR77 N XL L M4

In 1990 four axle shunting locomotive HLD 77 debuted at Belgian State Railway SNCB. The loco bases on G1205 class of German MaK. The Belgian prime mover diesel motor 6DZC-1000-144A develops 1150 kW and enables the loco to reach a maximum speed of 100 km/h. SNCB uses the locos for heavy yard service and for traction of freight trains.

SNCB NMBS HLR73 N XL L M4

Between 1965 and 1974 Belgian State Railway SNCB ordered 95 samples of tree axle side rod switchers Reeks 73. The ABC six cylinder traction motors T695 SA deliver 550 kW and enable the loco to reach a maximum speed of 60 km/h.

NMBS Type 120 / HLE 28 N XL L M4

In 1949 Belgian State Railways SNCB received three samples of four axle electrics 120.01-03. In 1971 the locos were numbered for 2001-2003, in 1976 numbers changed to 2801-2803. The locos developed 1985 kW and reached a maximum speed of 130 km/h.

SNCB DMU 41 N XL L M4

SNCB / NMBS Diesel rail car DMU 41 by Alstom