Belgian Railways Class 18 (Alsthom)

The Belgian Railways Class 18 was a type of electric locomotive operated by NMBS/SNCB of Belgium. They have been displaced from these workings by Thalys electric multiple units and 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][4]

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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 • UICC′C′[1][2]
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Driver dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7.31 in)
Length22.08 m (72 ft 5 in)
Height4,220 mm (13 ft 10 in)
Loco weight113 tonnes (111.22 long tons; 124.56 short tons)
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. [5]

Status

The dispositions of locomotives in this class are as follows:[6]

  • 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

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. SNCB Class 18 Modern Railways issue 308 May 1974 pages 198/199
  4. Haydock, David; Fox, Peter; Garvin, Brian (1994). Benelux Locomotives and Coaching Stock (Third ed.). Sheffield, England: Platform 5. ISBN 1-872524-65-6.
  5. "Locomotives électriques série 18". Train World Collection (in French). Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  6. European Railways Combined Volume 1. Preston, Lancashire, England: AEB Rail Publications. 2007.

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