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Frog's perspective on NMBS 5512 at Maldegem on 6 May 2023.

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Frog's  perspective on NMBS 5512 at Maldegem on 6 May 2023. A batch of six Class 55 were reserved fot emergency haulage duties on the Belgian High Speed Lines to salvage a stranded TGV, Thalys or Eurostar. The batch received TVM (the Belgian HSL signalling device) and the most recent livery. Train World at Schaerbeek delpoyed 5512 after the SNCB decommissioned all TVM Class 55 begin 2023 and the 5512 is used for museum stock haulage -and as  part of an exhibition as seen on 6 May 2023 at the SCM's head quarters at Maldegem.

Frog's perspective on NMBS 5512 at Maldegem on 6 May 2023. A batch of six Class 55 were reserved fot emergency haulage duties on the Belgian High Speed Lines to salvage a stranded TGV, Thalys or Eurostar. The batch received TVM (the Belgian HSL signalling device) and the most recent livery. Train World at Schaerbeek delpoyed 5512 after the SNCB decommissioned all TVM Class 55 begin 2023 and the 5512 is used for museum stock haulage -and as part of an exhibition as seen on 6 May 2023 at the SCM's head quarters at Maldegem.

Leonardus Schrijvers 22.06.2023, 615 Views, 0 Comments

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The Infrabel 5512 at Antwerpen Centraal for 100 year NMBS. NMBS serie: HLD 55 : 5512 build by BN Brugge in 1961 with construction n° 205 012. A total of 42 locs were build between 1961 and 1963. Out of service at NMBS: 2009. UIC classification: Co'Co', Max speed: 120km/h,  Power: 1435kW, Traction force: 272kN, Traction motors: 6, Diesel engine: General Motors,  Weight: 110 ton , Length: 19,55m. Antwerpen Centraal 10-10-2026
The Infrabel 5512 at Antwerpen Centraal for 100 year NMBS. NMBS serie: HLD 55 : 5512 build by BN Brugge in 1961 with construction n° 205 012. A total of 42 locs were build between 1961 and 1963. Out of service at NMBS: 2009. UIC classification: Co'Co', Max speed: 120km/h, Power: 1435kW, Traction force: 272kN, Traction motors: 6, Diesel engine: General Motors, Weight: 110 ton , Length: 19,55m. Antwerpen Centraal 10-10-2026
Mark Min

Belgium / Diesel locomotives / Série 55

19 1600x1066 Px, 14.10.2026

The Infrabel 5512 at Antwerpen Centraal for 100 year NMBS. NMBS serie: HLD 55 : 5512 build by BN Brugge in 1961 with construction n° 205 012. A total of 42 locs were build between 1961 and 1963. Out of service at NMBS: 2009. UIC classification: Co'Co', Max speed: 120km/h,  Power: 1435kW, Traction force: 272kN, Traction motors: 6, Diesel engine: General Motors,  Weight: 110 ton , Length: 19,55m. Antwerpen Centraal 10-10-2026
The Infrabel 5512 at Antwerpen Centraal for 100 year NMBS. NMBS serie: HLD 55 : 5512 build by BN Brugge in 1961 with construction n° 205 012. A total of 42 locs were build between 1961 and 1963. Out of service at NMBS: 2009. UIC classification: Co'Co', Max speed: 120km/h, Power: 1435kW, Traction force: 272kN, Traction motors: 6, Diesel engine: General Motors, Weight: 110 ton , Length: 19,55m. Antwerpen Centraal 10-10-2026
Mark Min

Belgium / Diesel locomotives / Série 55

25 1600x1066 Px, 12.10.2026

InfraBel owns 5512 since 2025 and puts the loco to good use by hauling museum stock from Train World Schaerbeek and other railway heritage operators when the occasion arises -like bringingan exhibition train for the centenary of the NMBS. Here 5512 stands with one luggage coach at Antwerpen Centraal on 10 October 2026. The 'TVM' by the way was an abbreviation by NMBS/SNCB to note that these locos were assigned to salvage duties and ther have been instances when a 320 km/h capable TGV or Thalys couldn't go further and had to be rescued by one of the TVM Class 55s, capable of maximal 120 km/h.
InfraBel owns 5512 since 2025 and puts the loco to good use by hauling museum stock from Train World Schaerbeek and other railway heritage operators when the occasion arises -like bringingan exhibition train for the centenary of the NMBS. Here 5512 stands with one luggage coach at Antwerpen Centraal on 10 October 2026. The 'TVM' by the way was an abbreviation by NMBS/SNCB to note that these locos were assigned to salvage duties and ther have been instances when a 320 km/h capable TGV or Thalys couldn't go further and had to be rescued by one of the TVM Class 55s, capable of maximal 120 km/h.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Diesel locomotives / Série 55

32 1200x800 Px, 10.10.2026

The TSP-TFP 5519 museum loc on route from Antwerpen. BN Brugge HLD 55 build in 1961 with construction N° 205 019.  NMBS Class 55: between 1961 and 1962  42 of these diesel locomotives were build by BN Brugge. Numbers: 5501 to 5542. Max speed: 120km/h. Power: 1435kW. Only a few are still in service at Infrabel. Line 27A at Antwerp Airport. 02-10-2026
The TSP-TFP 5519 museum loc on route from Antwerpen. BN Brugge HLD 55 build in 1961 with construction N° 205 019. NMBS Class 55: between 1961 and 1962 42 of these diesel locomotives were build by BN Brugge. Numbers: 5501 to 5542. Max speed: 120km/h. Power: 1435kW. Only a few are still in service at Infrabel. Line 27A at Antwerp Airport. 02-10-2026
Mark Min