Four-System Express Locomotive. Belgian State Railways (NMBS/SNCB) class 16. One truck powered. 4 traction tires. Illuminated triple headlight. Metal frame. RELEX couplers. Length over buffers 19.4 cm (7-5/8").
The class 16 locomotives were used by the Belgian State Railways on international routes having varying electrical currents. The engines had a continual rating of 2600 kW and a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph). These electrics could operate on the following systems:
1500 V = (SNCF, NS)
3000 V = (SNCB, FS, JZ)
15 kV / 16 2/3 Hz ~ (DB, SBB, ÖBB)
25 kV / 50 Hz ~ (SNCF, CFL)
The locomotives were originally colored blue, however, in order to improve their visibility for safety reasons, the 16s were repainted yellow.
