SNCB Class 73

Class 73

Former NMBS/SNCB Class 73 loco 7304 at Mariemburg CF3V, 24 September 2005.
Type and origin
Power type Diesel
Builder BN
Build date 1965-1977 (three batches)
Total produced 95
Specifications
Configuration 0-6-0
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Driver diameter 1,262 mm (4 ft 1.7 in)
Length 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
first batch 11.17 m (36 ft 8 in)
Adhesive weight 9.33 t
Loco weight 56 t
Fuel type diesel
Prime mover Cockerill 6TH695SA or 6T240CO
Transmission Voith hydraulic
Performance figures
Maximum speed 30 or 60 km/h (19 or 37 mph)
Power output 550 kW
Tractive effort 211 kN
Career
Operators SNCB/NMBS
Class 73
Numbers 7301-7395
Disposition in service

The Class 73 is a class of diesel locomotives operated by SNCB/NMBS in Belgium.

The class formed the backbone of the SNCB shunter fleet. Class 77s have replaced them but they are still to be found across Belgium. They were built in three batches: 7301-7335 during 1965-1967, 7336-7375 during 1973-1974 and finally 7373-7395 in 1976-1977.

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