Belgian Railways Class 51

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

Class 51
Locomotive 5102 at Schaarbeek in 1998
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder Cockerill Build date 1961-1963 Total produced 93
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR C-C  • UIC Co′Co′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Driver dia. 1,010 mm (39.76 in) Length 20.16 m (66 ft 2 in) Adhesive weight 9.75 t (9.60 long tons; 10.75 short tons) Loco weight 117 t (115.2 long tons; 129.0 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Transmission Electric (ACEC)
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) Power output 1,450 kW (1,940 hp) Tractive effort 272 kN (61,000 lbf)
Career Operators SNCB/NMBS Class 51 Number in class 0 All withdrawn

Disposition

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

• 5117 PFT
• 5120 CFV3V
• 5128 PFT
• 5149 PFT
• 5166 SNCB, Schaarbeek Depot
• 5183 PFT

Some remained active abroad:

• 5175 Seen in Sicily July 2017
• 5132 Spotted in Sicily April 2018 ^[2]

References

1. Haydock, David; Fox, Peter; Garvin, Brian (2008). European Handbook No. 1 Benelux Railways Locomotives & Coaching Stock (Fifth ed.). Sheffield, England: Platform 5. ISBN 978-1-902336-64-0.
2. "Voormalig Belgisch materieel in Italië - Pagina 2 - Het Groot Belgisch Treinen Forum". www.hgbtf.net.

External links

• HLD 51