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Belgian Railway types 553 and 554
During the Second World War, the Belgian State Railways had 50 type 553 railbuses manufactured at Brossel. They represented the third generation of railbuses from this manufacturer and were based on a prototype from 1...
| Belgian Railway types 553 and 554Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | 554 re-engined |
| Built | 1950-1952 |
| Manufacturers | Brossel |
| Wheel arrangement | TW4-2 |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 16200 mm |
| Service mass | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8-71 |
General
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554554 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Built | 1950-1952 |
| Manufacturers | Brossel |
| Wheel arrangement | 1A-A1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554554 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.20 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.67 m |
| Empty mass | 32.6 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 1.65 m |
Power plant
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554554 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8-71 |
| Engine type | 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554554 re-engined |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 131 kW (178 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
