Saturday, March 1, 2014

SNCB Class 15 electric, Belgium

This was a multi-system loco (1.5 kV DC, 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC) for cross border traffic into France and the Netherlands of which 12 were built in 1962. They were Bo-Bo type with an output rating of 2,780 kW (3,725 hp) and a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph).  Prior to the SNCB's 1971 renumbering they were denoted Type 150.  Final withdrawal was in September 2009.

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