NMBS/SNCB Classical twin EMUs (also referred by their construction year - AM50 for "Automotrice 1950" up to AM79 for the last units from 1979) (or MS50 to MS79 for the Dutch-language equivalent "Motorstel") are electric multiple unit trains operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB). They were the standard equipment for local trains under the Belgian standard 3000 Volts DC overhead lines, until gradually replaced by the Class 08 Desiro Mainline EMU's starting from the early 21st century.
Classical EMUs were originally painted in dark green, with small yellow stripes surrounding the front lights. As those were considered insufficiently visible, the front door was also painted in yellow and the stripes were enlarged.
A subset of 22 EMUs was built with stainless steel body instead of (regular) carbon steel. This remains a one shot trial as the next generations were built with carbon steel bodies.
Another subset of 6 EMUs were specifically adapted for airport service, with more space between seats and a huge luggage compartment. Although they were operated by railways staff, access was restricted to Belgian airlines travellers with a dedicated platform at Brussels Central Station. A blue paint scheme was also chosen to identify those EMUs.
In 1984, the Belgian Railways introduced a new transportation plan based on fixed-interval timetables (and the closure of many secondary passenger lines) called "Plan IC-IR." A new paint scheme was applied, based on a burgundy red color with a large white line surrounding the entire coaches or EMUs below the windows.
In 1999, classical EMUs built in the seventies were extensively refurbished, the program included comfort upgrade (interior replacement, sound system, closed circuit toilets) and repainting in the light gray livery with blue and red lines under the windows. Few units were still in the older green delivery when refurbished. The last 40 to be refurbished units received extra features (LED information displays, multi-service compartments for bicycles or standing passengers) for suburban "CityRail" service.
In 2013, a hundred non-refurbished units were scrapped, after many of the Desiro Mainline Class 08 entered into revenue service.[citation needed]
Technical specifications
These EMUs are driven by four 185 kW 1500 Volts DC motors. Units built before 1970 were driven by a Jeumont-Heidmann camshaft controller. After 1970, Thyristor drive were used instead.[1][2]
Three different painting schemes at Ottignies station.
Second class interiors of a refurbished unit.
Drivers cab of an unrefurbished unit.
References
^"Trains d'Europe : Chemins de fer belges (SNCB)". trains-europe.fr. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
^"Petit coup d'œil sur nos automotrices - Rixke Rail's Archives". rixke.tassignon.be. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Belgian Railways Classical twin EMUs news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message NMBS SNCB Classical twin EMUs also referred by their construction year AM50 for Automotrice 1950 up to AM79 for the last units from 1979 or MS50 to MS79 for the Dutch language equivalent Motorstel are electric multiple unit trains operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium NMBS SNCB They were the standard equipment for local trains under the Belgian standard 3000 Volts DC overhead lines until gradually replaced by the Class 08 Desiro Mainline EMU s starting from the early 21st century NMBS SNCB Classical twin EMUsNMBS SNCB EMU AM 174 in Liege Guillemins Station2nd class original interiorIn service1939 presentManufacturerLa Brugeoise et Nivelles ACECConstructed1939 1979Number built497 not in service at the same time FormationEMC EMSCapacity118 to 185 depending on seriesOperator s NMBS SNCBSpecificationsTrain length44 4 m 145 ft 8 in to 46 575 m 152 ft 9 5 8 in depending on seriesWidth2 781 m 9 ft 1 in to 3 000 m 9 ft 10 in depending on seriesHeight3 767 m 12 ft 4 in to 4 400 m 14 ft 5 in depending on seriesDoorsAM39 Sliding doorsRest Pneumatic folding doors 4 per side excl baggage door Maximum speed130 km h 81 mph lt b r gt 140 km h 87 mph AM46 AM66 and upWeight98 5 t 96 94 long tons 108 58 short tons to 117 t 115 15 long tons 128 97 short tons depending on seriesPower output620 to 840 kW 830 to 1 130 hp depending on seriesElectric system s 3000 V DC 1500 V DC Netherlands CatenaryCurrent collector s PantographUIC classification A1 1A A1 1A Safety system s TBL1 units 642 and up Coupling systemHenricot semi automatic couplerMultiple workingWithin class all series are interoperable and with AM75Track gauge1 435 mm 4 ft 8 1 2 in standard gaugeClassical EMUs were originally painted in dark green with small yellow stripes surrounding the front lights As those were considered insufficiently visible the front door was also painted in yellow and the stripes were enlarged A subset of 22 EMUs was built with stainless steel body instead of regular carbon steel This remains a one shot trial as the next generations were built with carbon steel bodies Another subset of 6 EMUs were specifically adapted for airport service with more space between seats and a huge luggage compartment Although they were operated by railways staff access was restricted to Belgian airlines travellers with a dedicated platform at Brussels Central Station A blue paint scheme was also chosen to identify those EMUs In 1984 the Belgian Railways introduced a new transportation plan based on fixed interval timetables and the closure of many secondary passenger lines called Plan IC IR A new paint scheme was applied based on a burgundy red color with a large white line surrounding the entire coaches or EMUs below the windows In 1999 classical EMUs built in the seventies were extensively refurbished the program included comfort upgrade interior replacement sound system closed circuit toilets and repainting in the light gray livery with blue and red lines under the windows Few units were still in the older green delivery when refurbished The last 40 to be refurbished units received extra features LED information displays multi service compartments for bicycles or standing passengers for suburban CityRail service In 2013 a hundred non refurbished units were scrapped after many of the Desiro Mainline Class 08 entered into revenue service citation needed Technical specifications EditThese EMUs are driven by four 185 kW 1500 Volts DC motors Units built before 1970 were driven by a Jeumont Heidmann camshaft controller After 1970 Thyristor drive were used instead 1 2 Class Image Fleet numbers Number Top speed Power output Length Mass Weight in tons Capacity Withdrawn NotesMS39 001 008 8 130 km h 81 mph 840 kW 43 04 m 141 ft 2 in 101 t 99 4 long tons 111 3 short tons 143 30 1st113 2nd 1978 High platform only unitsMS46 009 1 140 km h 87 mph 830 kW 43 3 m 142 ft 1 in 110 t 108 3 long tons 121 3 short tons 164 24 1st140 2nd 1978 Prototype and pseudo highspeedunit capable of reaching 140 km h High platform only unitMS50 010 034 25 130 km h 81 mph 620 kW 44 4 m 145 ft 8 in 117 t 115 2 long tons 129 0 short tons 170 32 1st138 2nd 1995 Almost identical to MS53 High Platform UnitsMS51 501Later 050 1 45 78 m 150 ft 2 in 98 5 t 96 9 long tons 108 6 short tons 161 42 1st119 2nd 1978 Later renumbered to 050 the original 050 was renumbered 062 High platform only unitMS53 035 049 15 44 4 m 145 ft 8 in 116 t 114 2 long tons 127 9 short tons 170 32 1st138 2nd 1995 Almost identical to MS50 High platform only unitsMS54 050 128 79 45 28 m 148 ft 7 in 106 t 104 3 long tons 116 8 short tons 185 31 1st154 2nd 1995 050 was renumbered to 062 after the first 062 caught fire 15 units were converted to mail trains in 1988 106 was used as a testtrain for TBL in 2004MS55 502 539 38 45 68 m 149 ft 10 in 105 t 103 3 long tons 115 7 short tons 181 45 1st136 2nd 1995MS56 129 150 22 45 28 m 148 ft 7 in 102 t 100 4 long tons 112 4 short tons 185 31 1st 154 2nd 2000 Stainless steel body units were not paintedMS62 MS63MS65 151 210211 250251 270 604020 735 kW 46 57 m 152 ft 9 in 101 t 99 4 long tons 111 3 short tons 180 28 1st152 2nd 2013 151 was renumbered to 050 in the 90 s due to test with asynchronous motors MS66MS70JHMS70TH 601 640641 664665 676 402412 140 km h 87 mph 770 kW 46 61 m 152 ft 11 in N A From 665 on units were equipped with thyristors In 2006 2008 all MS70TH sets except 672 were refurbished to MSCRMS70 Airport 801 806Later 595 600 6 121 t 119 1 long tons 133 4 short tons 118 32 1st86 2nd 2013 Specially built for services to Brussels Airport Zaventem with extra luggage space MS73MS74MS78MS79 677 706707 730731 756757 782 30242626 107 t 105 3 long tons 117 9 short tons 178 28 1st150 2nd N A In 2006 2008 677 to 683 and 707 to 730 except 709 and 716 were refurbished to MSCRMSCR CityRail 960 999 40 Modernised MS70TH MS73 and MS74 Three different painting schemes at Ottignies station Second class interiors of a refurbished unit Drivers cab of an unrefurbished unit References Edit Trains d Europe Chemins de fer belges SNCB trains europe fr Retrieved 2020 04 17 Petit coup d œil sur nos automotrices Rixke Rail s Archives rixke tassignon be Retrieved 2020 04 17 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to SNCB Classical EMU Belgian EMUs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Belgian Railways Classical twin EMUs amp oldid 1127486471, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,