Belgian Railways Class 18 (Alsthom)

Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	C′C′[1][2]
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Driver dia.	1,100 mm (3 ft 7 in)
Length	22.08 m (72 ft 5 in)
Height	4,220 mm (13 ft 10 in)
Loco weight	113 tonnes (249,000 lb)
Electric system/s	1500 V DC; 3000 V DC; 25 kV 50 Hz AC; 15 kV 16 2⁄3 Hz AC
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph

Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Builder	Alsthom
Build date	1973–1974
Total produced	6

Class 18
	1803 and 1806 at Raeren after withdrawal
Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Builder	Alsthom
Build date	1973–1974
Total produced	6
Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	C′C′[1][2]
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Driver dia.	1,100 mm (3 ft 7 in)
Length	22.08 m (72 ft 5 in)
Height	4,220 mm (13 ft 10 in)
Loco weight	113 tonnes (249,000 lb)
Electric system/s	1500 V DC; 3000 V DC; 25 kV 50 Hz AC; 15 kV 16 2⁄3 Hz AC
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed	180 km/h (112 mph)
Power output	4,320 kW (5,790 hp)
Tractive effort	196 kN (44,000 lbf)
Career
Operators	NMBS/SNCB
Class	18
First run	1973
Last run	1999
Retired	1997–1999
Scrapped	2008–
Disposition	1805 preserved, others scrapped

Class 18 was a type of electric locomotive operated by NMBS/SNCB of Belgium. They 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]

1801 Scrapped in February 2008 at Salzinnes works
1802 Scrapped in July 2009 at Courcelles-Motte
1803 Stored at Raeren, moved to Sokolov, Czech Republic in October 2011, scrapped in February 2012
1804 Scrapped in July 2009 at Courcelles-Motte
1805 Preserved by PFT
1806 Stored at Raeren, moved to Sokolov, Czech Republic in October 2011, scrapped in February 2012

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References

"150 ans d'évolution technique aux chemins de fer belges". August 23, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23.
"Locomotives electrique SNCB". www.belrail.be.
Haydock, David; Fox, Peter; Garvin, Brian (1994). Benelux Locomotives and Coaching Stock (Third ed.). Sheffield, UK: Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-872524-65-6.
"Locomotives électriques série 18". Train World Collection (in French). Retrieved April 28, 2020.
AEB (2007). European Railways Combined Volume 1. Preston, Lancashire, UK: AEB Rail Publications.

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[1] "150 ans d'évolution technique aux chemins de fer belges". August 23, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23.

[2] "Locomotives electrique SNCB". www.belrail.be.

[PlatFiveBenelux1994-3] Haydock, David; Fox, Peter; Garvin, Brian (1994). Benelux Locomotives and Coaching Stock (Third ed.). Sheffield, UK: Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-872524-65-6.

[4] "Locomotives électriques série 18". Train World Collection (in French). Retrieved April 28, 2020.

[5] AEB (2007). European Railways Combined Volume 1. Preston, Lancashire, UK: AEB Rail Publications.