Class 55

Type and originPower typeDieselBuilderBN/ACEC/SEMGBuild date1961-1962Total produced42
Type and origin
Build date1961-1962
Total produced42
SpecificationsConfiguration:• UICCo′Co′Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gaugeDriver dia.1,010 mm (39.76 in)Length19.55 m (64 ft 2 in)Width2.9 mHeight4.25 mAdhesive weight9.2 t (9.1 long tons; 10.1 short tons)Loco weight110 t (108.3 long tons; 121.3 short tons)Fuel typeDieselFuel capacity4000L 879 imp gallon (1,056 US Gallon)Prime moverGM 16-567CEngine typeTwo-stroke 45° V-engine dieselAspirationTurbochargersCylinders16Cylinder sizeBore x Stroke 8.5 in (216 mm) x 10 in (254 mm)TransmissionElectric (ACEC)Loco brakeAirTrain brakesAir
Specifications
Configuration
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Driver dia.1,010 mm (39.76 in)
Length19.55 m (64 ft 2 in)
Width2.9 m
Height4.25 m
Adhesive weight9.2 t (9.1 long tons; 10.1 short tons)
Loco weight110 t (108.3 long tons; 121.3 short tons)
Fuel capacity4000L 879 imp gallon (1,056 US Gallon)
Cylinders16
Cylinder sizeBore x Stroke 8.5 in (216 mm) x 10 in (254 mm) TransmissionElectric (ACEC) Performance figuresMaximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)Power output1,435 kW (1,924 hp)Tractive effort272 kN (61,000 lbf)
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,435 kW (1,924 hp)
Tractive effort272 kN (61,000 lbf)
CareerOperatorsSNCB/NMBSClass55Number in class23NumbersVarious remain in range 5501-5542DispositionIn service
Career
Class55
Number in class23
NumbersVarious remain in range 5501-5542
DispositionIn service