SNCB Class 21

Infobox Locomotive
name = Class 21
powertype = Electric


caption = 2130 at Ostend station, 25 May 2006.
builder = BN/ACEC
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builddate = 1984-1987
totalproduction = 60
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aarwheels = Bo-Bo
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gauge = 1435 mm
leadingsize =
driversize = 1250 mm
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length = 18.65 m
width = 2.91 m
height = 4.22 m
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weightondrivers = 10.5 t
weight = 84 t
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electricsystem = 3000V DC
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poweroutput = 3000 kW
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railroad = SNCB/NMBS
railroadclass = 21
numinclass = 60
roadnumber = 2101-2160
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Class 21 Locomotives

These locomotives, although lower in power, work interchangeably with class 27s. They haul both passenger and freight trains, often in push-pull mode.

During 1993 locomotive 2130 was converted for use as a test bed for class 13 development. It was renumbered 1901 for a time. Subsequently in 2001, it has been restored to standard condition and regained its 2130 number.

ee also

* [http://www.belrail.be/F/fiches/traction/index.php?type=hle21 HLE 21]