This is a list of NMBS/SNCB locomotive classes, classes of locomotive operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium:
Class | Photograph | Manufacturer/Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Voltage | Notes |
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Class 11 | BN/ACEC (1985-1986) | 12 | Withdrawn | 2013 | 3130 kW (4200 hp) | 3000 V DC, 1500 V DC | ||
Class 12 | BN/ACEC (1986-1987) | 12 | In service outside Belgium | 2010 | 3130 kW (4200 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | ||
Class 13 | Alstom (1997-2001) | 60 | In Service | n/a | 5200 kW (6975 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | ||
Class 15 | BN/ACEC (1962) | 5 | Withdrawn | 2004 | 2620 kW (3513 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC, 1500 V DC | ex type 150 | |
Class 16 | BN/ACEC (1966) | 8 | Withdrawn | 2009 | 2780 kW (3728 hp) | 25 kV AC, 15 kV AC, 3000 V DC, 1500 V DC | ex type 160 | |
Class 18 (old) | Alsthom (1973) | 6 | Withdrawn | 1999 | 4320 kW (5793 hp) | 25 kV AC, 15 kV AC, 3000 V DC, 1500 V DC | ||
Class 18 | Siemens (2009-2012) | 96 | In Service | n/a | 6000 kW (8045 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | Part of the EuroSprinter family | |
Class 19 | Siemens (2012) | 24 | In Service | n/a | 6000 kW (8045 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | Part of the EuroSprinter family | |
Class 19 (Prototype) | BN/ACEC (1993) | 1 | Converted back to Class 21 | 2001 | 4500 kW (6000 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | Converted from Class 21 | |
Class 25.5 | BN/ACEC (1960, converted 1973) | 8 | Withdrawn | 2008 | 1740 kW (2333 hp) | 3000 V DC, 1500 V DC | Converted from Class 25 | |
Class 28 | Bombardier (2007-2010) | 43 | In Service | n/a | 5600 kW (7510 hp) | 3000 V DC, 1500 V DC | Leased, part of the Traxx family | |
Class 29 | Bombardier (2010) | 5 | In service outside Belgium | 2012 | 5600 kW (7510 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | Leased, part of the Traxx family |
Class | Photograph | Manufacturer/Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Voltage | Notes |
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Class 20 | BN/ACEC (1975-1977) | 25 | Withdrawn | 2013 | 5130 kW (6880 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 21 | BN/ACEC (1983-1985) | 60 | In Service | n/a | 3130 kW (5000 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 22 | BN (Constructions Ferroviaires et Métalliques) (1954) | 25 | Withdrawn | 2013 | 1740 kW (2333 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 23 | BN/ACEC (1955) | 83 | Withdrawn | 2012 | 1740 kW (2333 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 25 | BN/ACEC (1960) | 30 | Withdrawn | 2009 | 1740 kW (2333 hp) | 3000 V DC | 8 converted to Class 25.5 in 1973 | |
Class 26 | BN/ACEC (1964-1971) | 35 | Withdrawn | 2012 | 2590 kW (3475 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 27 | BN/ACEC (1981-1982) | 60 | In Service | n/a | 4150 kW (5665 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 28 (old) | Baume & Marpent/ACEC (1949) | 3 | Withdrawn | 1996 | 1985 kW (2660 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 29 | Baume & Marpent/ACEC (1949) | 20 | Withdrawn | 1983 | 1474 kW (1965 hp) | 3000 V DC |
Class | Photograph | Manufacturer/Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Notes |
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Class 50 | Cockerill (1961, converted 1969) | 1 | Converted back to Class 51 | 1980 | 2940 kW (4000 hp) | Converted from Class 51 | |
Class 51 | Cockerill (1961-1963) | 93 | Withdrawn | 2003 | 1450 kW (1965 hp) | ex type 200 | |
Class 52 | AFB (1955) | 17 | Withdrawn | 2008 | 1265 kW (1700 hp) | ex type 202 | |
Class 53 | AFB (1955) | 20 | Withdrawn | 2008 | 1265 kW (1700 hp) | ex type 203 | |
Class 54 | AFB (1957) | 8 | Withdrawn | 2008 | 1350 kW (1810 hp) | ex type 204 | |
Class 55 | BN (1961-1962) | 42 | In Service | n/a | 1360 kW (1823 hp) | ex type 205, max. 23 locos in service | |
Class 57 | Vossloh (2000-2003) | In Service | n/a | 2240 kW (3000 hp) | Leased, Vossloh G2000 BB | ||
Class 59 | Baume & Marpent/Cockerill (1954-1955) | 55 | Withdrawn | 2002 | 1275 kW (1710 hp) | ex type 209 | |
Class 60/61 | Cockerill (1964-1965) | 106 | Withdrawn | 2002 | 1020 kW (1370 hp) | ex type 210 | |
Class 62/63 | BN (1961-1966) | 136 | In Service | n/a | 1030 kW (1385 hp) | ex type 212, max. 81 still in service | |
Class 64 | Cockerill (1962) | 6 | Withdrawn | 1983 | 1020 kW (1370 hp) | ex type 211 | |
Class 65 | BN (1965) | 6 | Converted to Class 75 | 1982 | 1035 kW (1390 hp) | ex type 213 | |
Class 66 | ABR (1962) | 3 | Converted to Class 71 | 1980 | 1035 kW (1390 hp) | ex type 222 | |
Class 77/78 | Vossloh (1999-2006) | 170 | In Service | n/a | 1150 kW (1540 hp) | Mixed traffic - freight and shunting |
The class 77 are used both as line engines in up to triple units for freight trains, and as shunting engines (see below). Commutation between operation at 100 km/h maximum (line) and 60 km/h maximum (shunting) can be done while the locomotive is halted.
Class | Photograph | Manufacturer/Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Notes |
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Class 70 | Baume & Marpent (1956) | 6 | Withdrawn | 2001 | 500 kW (670 hp) | ex type 271 | |
Class 71 | Baume & Marpent (1956) | 5 | Withdrawn | 1980 | 550 kW (740 hp) | ex type 271 | |
Class 72 | BN (1956) | 15 | Withdrawn | 1986 | 550 kW (740 hp) | ex type 272 | |
Class 73 | BN/ABR (1965-1974) | 95 | In service outside Belgium | 2012 | 550 kW (740 hp) | ex type 273 | |
Class 74 | BN (1965) | 10 | Withdrawn | 2011 | 550 kW (740 hp) | ex type 274 | |
Class 76 | BN (1965) | 6 | Withdrawn | 2001 | 1035 kW (1390 hp) | ex type 213 | |
Class 76 | Allan / Heemaf / Rochet-Schneider (1955-1958) | 25 | Withdrawn | 2003 | 662 kW (890 hp) | ex type 276 | |
Class 77/78 | Vossloh (1999-2006) | 170 | In Service | n/a | 1150 kW (1540 hp) | Mixed traffic - freight and shunting | |
Class 80 | BN (1969) | 69 | Withdrawn | 2003 | 475 kW (635 hp) | ex type 260 | |
Class 81 | Cockerill (1961) | 3 | Withdrawn | 1980 | 485 kW (650 hp) | ex type 261 | |
Class 82 | BN/ABR (1965-1973) | 75 | Withdrawn | 2010 | 475 kW (635 hp) | ex type 262 | |
Class 83 | Cockerill (1956) | 25 | Withdrawn | 1994 | 400 kW (540 hp) | ex type 253 | |
Class 84 | ABR/Baume & Marpent (1955-1962) | 70 | Withdrawn | 2002 | 475 kW (635 hp) | ex type 250/251 | |
Class 85 | FUF - Haine-Saint-Pierre (1965) | 25 | Withdrawn | 2002 | 400 kW (540 hp) | ex type 252 | |
Class 90/91 | ABR, Cockerill, BN (1961) | 60 | In limited service | 2003 | 240 kW (321 hp) | ex type 230 | |
Class 92 | BN (1960) | 25 | Withdrawn | 1996 | 255 kW (341 hp) | ex type 232 | |
Class 99 |
Class | Photograph | Manufacturer/Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Voltage | Notes |
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Class 35 | 1935 | 12 | Withdrawn | 1988 | 968 kW (1300 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 39 | 1939 | 8 | Withdrawn | 1978 | 840 kW (1126 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 46 | 1946 | 1 | Withdrawn | 1988 | 968 kW (1300 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 50 | 1950 | 25 | Withdrawn | 1995 | 735 kW (985 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 51 | 1951 | 1 | Withdrawn | 1978 | 3000 V DC | |||
Class 53 | 1953 | 15 | Withdrawn | 1995 | 735 kW (985 hp) 795 kW (1065 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 54 | 1954 | 79 | 735 kW (985 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||||
Class 55 | 1955 | 38 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 56 | 1956 | 22 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 62 | 1962 | 60 | Withdrawn | 2013 | 3000 V DC | |||
Class 63 | 1963 | 40 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 65 | 1965 | 20 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 66 | 1967 | 40 | In Service | 2023 | 770 kW (1032 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 70 | 1970 | 42 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 73 | 1973 | 30 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 74 | 1974 | 24 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 78 | 1978 | 26 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 79 | 1980 | 26 | 3000 V DC | |||||
Class 75 | 1975-1979 | 44 | In Service | n/a | 1360 kW (1825 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 80 | 1980-1983 | 140 | In Service | n/a | 1400 kW (1880 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 86 | 1986 | 51 | In Service | n/a | 770 kW (1032 hp) | 3000 V DC | ||
Class 96 | 1996-1997 | 50 | In Service | n/a | 1400 kW (1880 hp) | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC | ||
70 | 3000 V DC | |||||||
Class 08 | Siemens (2009-2015) | 210 | In Service | n/a | 2200 kW (2950 hp) | 3000 V DC | Part of the Desiro family | |
95 | 25 kV AC, 3000 V DC |
Class | Photograph | Manufacturer/Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Notes |
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Class 40 | 1957 | 7 | Withdrawn | 1993 | 800 kW (1072 hp) | ||
Class 41 | Alstom (2000) | 96 | In Service | n/a | 970 kW (1305 hp) | ||
Class 42 | 1954 | 6 | Withdrawn | 1994 | 400 kW (535 hp) | ||
Class 43 | 1954 | 30 | |||||
Class 44 | 1954 | 10 | Withdrawn | 2001 | 356 kW (480 hp) | ||
Class 45 | 1954 | 10 | |||||
Class 46 | 1952 | 20 | Withdrawn | 1994 | 166 kW (222 hp) | ||
Class 49 | 1941-1942 | 50 | Withdrawn | 1971 | 133 kW (178 hp) |
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Class | Photograph | Year | Number | Status | Withdrawn | Power | Notes |
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De Ridder | 1842 | 9 | Withdrawn | 1890 | |||
Type 1 | 1935 | 35 | Withdrawn | 1962 | 2500 hp | ||
Type 7 | 1921-1923 | 75 | Withdrawn | 1962 | 1600 hp | ||
Type 10 | 1912-1914 | 58 | Withdrawn | 1962 | 1950–2250 hp | ||
Type 12 | 1939 | 6 | Withdrawn | 1962 | 2260 hp | ||
Type 16 | 1907-1913 | 78 | Withdrawn | 1964 | 980 hp | ||
Type 18 | 1902-1905 | 134 | |||||
Type 26 | 1945 | 100 | Withdrawn | 1960s | 1600 hp | ||
Type 29 | 1945 | 300 | Withdrawn | 1960s | 2000 hp | ||
Type 41 | 1905-1914 | 307 | Withdrawn | 1959 | 1000 hp | ||
Type 44 | 1902-1909 | 502 | Withdrawn | 1949 | 900 hp | ||
Type 51 | 1866-1904 | 370 | Withdrawn | 1961 | ? | ||
Type 53 | 1904-1927 | 437 | Withdrawn | 1961 | 700 hp | ||
Type 64 | 1908 | 168 | Withdrawn | 1965 | 1160 hp |
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