Belgian Railways Class 18 (Alsthom)

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]

Class 18
1803 and 1806 at Raeren after withdrawal
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAlsthom
Build date1973–1974
Total produced6
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Driver dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7 in)
Length22.08 m (72 ft 5 in)
Height4,220 mm (13 ft 10 in)
Loco weight113 tonnes (249,000 lb)
Electric system/s1500 V DC
3000 V DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV  ​16 2⁄3 Hz AC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed180 km/h (112 mph)
Power output4,320 kW (5,790 hp)
Tractive effort196 kN (44,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsNMBS/SNCB
Class18
First run1973
Last run1999
Retired1997–1999
Scrapped2008–
Disposition1805 preserved, others scrapped

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
  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.
  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.
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