Belgian Railways Class 51 Explained

Class 51
Powertype:Diesel
Builder:Cockerill
Builddate:1961-1963
Totalproduction:93
Aarwheels:C-C
Uicclass:Co′Co′
Driverdiameter:1010mm
Length:20.16m (66.14feet)
Fueltype:Diesel
Transmission:Electric (ACEC)
Maxspeed:120km/h
Operator:SNCB/NMBS
Operatorclass:51
Numinclass:0 All withdrawn

The NMBS/SNCB Class 51 is a class of Co′Co′ diesel locomotive formerly used in Belgium.

Disposition

No class 51s remain in service with NMBS/SNCB although a number have been preserved.[1]

Some remained active abroad:

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Haydock, David . Fox, Peter . Garvin, Brian . European Handbook No. 1 Benelux Railways Locomotives & Coaching Stock . 2008 . Fifth . . Sheffield, England . 978-1-902336-64-0.
  2. Web site: Voormalig Belgisch materieel in Italië - Pagina 2 - Het Groot Belgisch Treinen Forum. www.hgbtf.net.