Belgian Railways Class 59

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Class 59
2010-05-08 sncb 5941 Saint Ghislain PFT-TSP.jpg
Restored locomotive in a rail museum in 2010.
Type and origin
Power type Diesel
Build date1954
Specifications
Configuration:
   UIC B'B
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Width2.8 m
Height4.12 m
Loco weight84 t (freight service) 87.2 t (passenger service)
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel capacity4000L (1,056 US Gallon) 879 imperia gallon
Prime mover Cockerill-Baldwin 608A
Engine typeI8 Diesel
Cylinders 8
TransmissionDiesel-Electric
Loco brake Air
Train brakes Air
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,472 MHP 1,740 MHP
Tractive effort Start 44,062lbf (196 kN) Continuous 37543.1lbf (167 kN)
Career
Operators SNCB/NMBS

The Class 59 is a diesel locomotive of the National Railway Company of Belgium. [1]

The locomotive features dual-ended operation with end-of-train red marker lights. The hood features cantilever doors. In the mid-1960s, they were given a green livery with yellow stripes and additional steps were added under the lights. These locomotives were used on both secondary lines where electrification was not profitable and on the main lines, until they were finally equipped with a catenary. At the end of 1953, NMBS/SNCB ordered 55 of these four axle locomotives (originally called Type 201) which were to be assembled at the John Cockerill factories in Seraing, each equipped with a Baldwin engine. They were first used on light lines of the northern plains of Sambre and the Meuse. The first units the series were delivered in December 1954. They were still being used in June 2002 to haul work trains building the high speed rail lines in France and Belgium. [1]

Preservation

NumberOwnerRemarks
5910 SNCB Renumbered back to 201.010
5917 SNCB Spare parts for 201.010
5922Tubize 2069 vzwOperational. Located at the Dendermonde–Puurs Steam Railway.
5927 PFT
5941 PFT

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References

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