SNCB Class 19
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Class 19 is a class of electric locomotive
s operated by SNCB, the national railway of Belgium
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During 1993 Class 21
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.
Electric locomotive
An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by electricity from overhead lines, a third rail or an on-board energy storage device...
s operated by SNCB, the national railway of Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
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During 1993 Class 21
SNCB Class 21
- 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....
locomotive 2130 was converted for use as a test bed for class 13
SNCB Class 13
SNCB's Class 13 is a derivative of SNCF's class 36000 electric locomotive. They work both freight and passenger trains and can work through into Luxembourg and France. They also are functional at the line from Liège to Maastricht in the Netherlands. From the Belgium - Dutch border onto Maastricht,...
development. It was renumbered 1901 for a time. Subsequently in 2001, it has been restored to standard condition and regained its 2130 number.