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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...
General
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554 554 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1950-1952 |
| Manufacturers | Brossel |
| Wheel arrangement | 1A-A1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554 554 |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.20 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.67 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 1.65 m |
| Empty weight | 32.6 t |
Power plant
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554 554 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Brossel |
| Engine type | 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Belgian Railway types 553 and 554 554 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 166 kW (226 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
