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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, 587 Views, 0 Comments

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The Infrabel/TVM 5501 together with the 7731 on route to the port of Antwerp.  BN Brugge HLD 55 build in 1961 with construction N° 205 001.  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. 13-08-2026
The Infrabel/TVM 5501 together with the 7731 on route to the port of Antwerp. BN Brugge HLD 55 build in 1961 with construction N° 205 001. 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. 13-08-2026
Mark Min

The Infrabel 5511 towed by the 7794 together with the 6249 coming from the port of Antwerp. BN Brugge HLD 55 build in 1961 with construction N° 205 011. 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. 27-07-2026
The Infrabel 5511 towed by the 7794 together with the 6249 coming from the port of Antwerp. BN Brugge HLD 55 build in 1961 with construction N° 205 011. 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. 27-07-2026
Mark Min

NMBS 5512 takes a Sun bath at Puurs on 4 July 2026.
NMBS 5512 takes a Sun bath at Puurs on 4 July 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Diesel locomotives / Série 55

150 1200x800 Px, 07.07.2026

Some NMBS/SNCB CLass 55 locos were equipped with electric coach heating and received a blue with yellow paint to make them recognisable as such. One of these, 5529, stands at |Liége-Guillemins in front of an IR to Luxembourg on 3 August 1997.
Some NMBS/SNCB CLass 55 locos were equipped with electric coach heating and received a blue with yellow paint to make them recognisable as such. One of these, 5529, stands at |Liége-Guillemins in front of an IR to Luxembourg on 3 August 1997.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Diesel locomotives / Série 55

425 1200x800 Px, 02.11.2025