| Class 18 |
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1803 and 1806 at Raeren after withdrawal |
| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | Alsthom |
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| Build date | 1973–1974 |
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| Total produced | 6 |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
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| Power output | 4,320 kW (5,790 hp) |
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| Tractive effort | 196 kN (44,000 lbf) |
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| Career |
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| Operators | NMBS/SNCB |
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| Class | 18 |
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| First run | 1973 |
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| Last run | 1999 |
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| Retired | 1997–1999 |
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| Scrapped | 2008–2012 |
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| Disposition | 1805 preserved, others scrapped |
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The Belgian Railways Class 18 was a type of electric locomotive operated by NMBS/SNCB of Belgium. Six locomotives of this type entered service between 1973 and 1974. They were derived from the French SNCF CC 40100 express passenger locomotives. Their multi-voltage capabilities allowed them to work beyond Belgium's borders, mainly Paris - Brussels/Liège and Oostende - Cologne. The locomotives were all retired from service by 1999. Class 18 has been displaced from these assignments by Thalys electric multiple units.
The locomotives had an aluminum body with dark blue accents, later repainted with teal and yellow accents.
Since 2009, the locomotive numbers from 1801 onwards have been in use by the new Siemens NMBS/SNCB Class 18 locomotives.