Belgian Railways Class 18 (Alsthom)

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Class 18
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1803 and 1806 at Raeren after withdrawal
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
Builder Alsthom
Build date1973–1974
Total produced6
Specifications
Configuration:
   UIC C′C′ [1] [2]
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Driver dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7.31 in)
Length22.08 m (72 ft 5 in)
Height4,220 mm (13 ft 10 in)
Loco weight113 tonnes (111.22 long tons; 124.56 short tons)
Electric system/s 1500  V   DC
3000 V DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV  16+23 Hz AC
Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed180 km/h (112 mph)
Power output4,320 kW (5,790 hp)
Tractive effort 196 kN (44,000 lbf)
Career
Operators NMBS/SNCB
Class 18
First run1973
Last run1999
Retired1997–1999
Scrapped2008–
Disposition1805 preserved, others scrapped

Class 18 was a type of electric locomotive operated by NMBS/SNCB of Belgium. They have been displaced from these workings by Thalys electric multiple units and were all retired from service by 1999. They were derived from the French SNCF CC 40100 express passenger locomotives. Their multi-voltage capabilities allowed them to work beyond Belgium's borders, mainly Paris - Brussels/Liège and Oostende - Cologne. [3]

The locomotives had an aluminum body with dark blue accents. [4]

Status

The dispositions of locomotives in this class are as follows: [5] [ page needed ]

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References

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