| Class 73 |
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 Former NMBS/SNCB Class 73 loco 7304 at Mariemburg CF3V, 24 September 2005. |
| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Diesel |
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| Builder | BN |
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| Build date | 1965-1977 (three batches) |
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| Total produced | 95 |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 30 or 60 km/h (19 or 37 mph) |
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| Power output | 550 kW (740 hp) |
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| Tractive effort | 211 kN (47,000 lbf) |
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The Class 73 is a class of diesel locomotives operated by SNCB/NMBS in Belgium.
The class formed the backbone of the NMBS/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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