Tubize 2069

For other uses, see Tubize (disambiguation).

Tubize 2069 is a preserved Belgian industrial steam locomotive built by Ateliers de Tubize. The wheel notation is 0-6-0T. The locomotive has been named "HELENA".^[2]

HELENA
Tubize 2069 during the steam locomotive parade in Wolsztyn
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Atelier de Tubize Metalugieque Serial number 2069 Build date 1927[1]
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0T Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Driver dia. 1,100 mm (3.6 ft) Loco weight 40 tonnes[1] Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 1000 kg[1] Heating surface 104.75 m2[1] Cylinders 2[1] Valve gear Walschaerts[1] Loco brake Steam Train brakes Air, fitted 2000[1]
Performance figures Maximum speed 45 kilometres per hour (28 mph)[1]
Career Operators SDP[1] Current owner VZW (non-profit organization) Tubize 2069 Disposition In service

At least 15 locomotives of this type were built. Three were built for the National Local Railways Company (Dutch: Nationale Maatschappij van de Buurtspoorwegen). At least three (but no more than six) were built for Métallurgie Hoboken Overpelt factory. Loco No 2069 was one of them.

Tubize 2069 was used by Métallurgie Hoboken Overpelt until the 1970s. Later it came to the SDP heritage railway (in Dendermonde). It has been restored now and is operational during the summer of 2010.^[2]