Benelux BNL SNCB/NMBS electric locomotives HLE 11, 12, 21 et 27 Locomotives from the eighties, 4 series based on the same body. All can run at 160 Km/h. HLE 11 Specifically built for "Benelux" trains. 1,5 / 3 KV DC. 3150 KW. 1181 to 1192 : 12 units built in 1985/6. HLE 11 Panto 4b5a5b 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE11 Livrée spécifique des trains Benelux. HLE 11 Panto 6 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE11_U UIC numbers. HLE 12 1,5 KV DC / 25 KV AC. For international trains with France. 3150 KW. 1201 to 1212 : 12 units built in 1986/7. HLE 12 Panto 4b5a5b 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE12 HLE 12 Panto 6 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE12_U UIC numbers. HLE 19 The 2130 was transformed and renumbered 1901 in the nineties to test the technique of the HLE 13. HLE 19 Panto 5b 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE19 HLE 21 3 KV DC locolmotive for light trains. 3150 KW. 2101 to 2160 : 60 units built from 1984 to 88. HLE 21 Panto 4b5a5b 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE21 HLE 21 Panto 6 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE21_U UIC numbers. HLE 27 The most powerful locomotive of the family. 3 KV CC, 4150 KW. 2701 to 2760 : 60 units built from 1981 to 84. HLE 27 Panto 4b5a5b 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE27 HLE 27 Panto 6 20190929 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE27_U UIC numbers. HLE 13 Universal locomotives similar to the SNCF BB 36000, identical to the CFL 3000. 3 / 25 KV, 5200 KW, 200 Km/h. 2701 to 2760 : 60 units built from 1997 to 2000. HLE 13 Panto 5b 20180325 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE13 HLE 13 Panto 6 20180325 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE13_U UIC numbers. 150 - HLE 15 1,5 / 3 / 25 KV. Five units built. (150 001 to 005, then 1501 to 1505 in 1970). 160 km/h. 150 Panto 3b 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_150 Initial livery and numbers. HLE 15 Panto 4a4b 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE15_O Initial livery, number scheme of 1970. HLE 15 Panto 4b5a 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE15_JB Yellow / blue livery. HLE 15 Panto 4b5a5b 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE15_B Blue livery. 160 - HLE 16 1,5 / 3 / 25 KV. Eight units built (160 001 to 004 and 021 to 024, then 1601 to 1608 in 1970). 160 km/h. 160 Panto 3b 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_160 Initial livery and numbers. HLE 16 Panto 4a4b 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE16_O Initial livery, number scheme of 1970. HLE 16 Panto 4b5a 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE16_JB Yellow / blue livery. HLE 16 Panto 4b5a 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE16_B Blue livery. 1601 Panto 5a 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE16_M1 Märklin "Memling style" ad livery. 1601 only. 1602 Panto 5a 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE16_M2 Märklin "Memling style" ad livery. 1601 only, slight differences with the 1601. 1608 Panto 5b 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE16_P8 Golden ad livery, only on the 1608. HLE 18 Belgien version of the french CC 40100. 1,5 and 3 KV DC, 15 and 25 KV DC, 4450 KW, 180 Km/h. 1801 to 1806 : 6 units built in 1973. Initial livery Panto 4a4b 20200329 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE18_O The first livery was very similar with the CC 40100 livery, essentially with blue replacing red. Yellow / blue livery Panto 4b5a 20200329 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE18_JB In the beginning of the eighties, the SNCB / NMBS made lots of livery experiments. One of those (not among the bests...) was this 1802. Last livery Panto 4b5a5b 20200329 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE18_B All were repainted in this scheme in the eighties. HLE 18 II et 19 II Second use of the 18 series, with 60 3rd generation Siemens Eurosprinter locomotives, built 2009. HLE 18 II / HLE 19 II Panto 6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE18II Livery like HLE13. HLE 20 They were the most powerful belgian locomotives for more than two decades. 3 KV DC, 5150 KW, 160 Km/h. 2001 to 2025 : 25 units built from 1975 to 77. HLE 20 Panto 4a4b5a 20060714 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE20_V Initial green livery of the 2001 to 2023. HLE 20 Panto 4b5a 20060714 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE20_JB Initial blue / yellow livery of the 2024 and 2025. HLE 20 Panto 4b5a5b6 20060714 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE20_B Final blue livery. 122 to 125 and 140 - HLE 22 to 25 The "classic" belgian electric locomotives : 122 then HLE 22 : 122.001 to 050, then 2201 to 2250 (3 KV). HLE 23 : 2301 to 2383 (3KV), former 123. HLE 24 : 2401 (3KV), former 124.001, renumbered to 2383 in 1974. HLE 25 : 2501 to 2522 (3 KV), former 125 and 140. HLE 25.5 : 2551 to 2558 (1,5 / 3 KV), refurbished former 2515 to 2522, able to 1,5 and 3 KV DC. 122 - HLE 22 122 Panto 3b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_122_V2T Initial 2 tones livery. HLE 22 Panto 4a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_2F_V2T Initial 2 tones livery, still visible at the beginning of the seventies. 2 lights. 122 Panto 3b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_122_V Green livery. HLE 22 Panto 4a4b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_2F_V Green livery, 2 lights. HLE 22 Panto 4a4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_4F_V Green livery, 4 lights. HLE 22 Panto 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_JB1 First blue / yellow livery. HLE 22 Panto 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_JB2 Modified blue / yellow livery, without small yellow strips. HLE 22 Panto 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_BPB Initial blue livery with entirely blue doors. HLE 22 Panto 5a5b6 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE22_B Standard blue livery. 2202 Panto 4a4b 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE2202_2F_V The 2202 has a HLE23 like shutter. Green livery, 2 lights. 2202 Panto 4b 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE2202_JB1 First blue / yellow livery. 2202 Panto 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE2202_JB2 Modified blue / yellow livery, without small yellow strips. 2202 Panto 5a5b6 20050522 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE2202_B Standard blue livery. HLE 23 123 Panto 3b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_123_V2T Initial 2 tones livery and numbers. 123 Panto 3b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_123_V Green livery, initial numbers. HLE 23 Panto 4a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_2FUS_V Initial state (livery excepted) : 2 lights, no coupling cables. Green livery. HLE 23 Panto 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_4FUS_V 4 lights, no coupling cables. Green livery. HLE 23 Panto 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_4FUS4P_V_R The 2306, 13, 17, 20, 21 and 31 have one more shutter on one side. 4 lights, no coupling cables. Green livery. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_4FUM_V 4 lights, coupling cables. Green livery. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_4FUM4P_V_R The 2306, 13, 17, 20, 21 and 31 have one more shutter on one side. 4 lights, coupling cables. Green livery. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_JVP Prototype yellow livery for the 2355, 76 and 80. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4b5a 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_JB1 First blue / yellow livery. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4b5a 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_JB2 Modified blue / yellow livery, without small yellow strips. HLE 23 Panto 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_BPB Initial blue livery with entirely blue doors. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4b5a5b6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_B Standard blue livery. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4b5a5b6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_4P_BPB_R The 2306, 13, 17, 20, 21 and 31 have one more shutter on one side. Initial blue livery with entirely blue doors. HLE 23 PantoCoupl 4b5a5b6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_4P_B_R The 2306, 13, 17, 20, 21 and 31 have one more shutter on one side. Standard blue livery. 2302 PantoCoupl 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_GPH_BPB The 2302 had very different shutters. Initial blue livery with entirely blue doors. 2302 PantoCoupl 4b5a5b6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE23_GPH_B The 2302 had very different shutters. Standard blue livery. 124 - HLE 24 The former 123.083 received in 1968 a specific elecric equipment and was renumbered in a specific series. It was renumbered HLE 2401 in 1971 and converted back to a standard HLE 23 as the 2383 in 1980. 124 Panto 3b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_124_V2T Initial 2 tones livery and numbers. HLE 24 Panto 4a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE24_V2T Initial 2 tones livery, still visible at the beginning of the seventies. HLE 24 Panto 4a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE24_V Green livery applied in 1972 or 73. 125 / 140 - HLE 25 and 25.5 The 125 were initially limited to 130 Km/h and the 140 to 140 Km/h. The last ones were downgraded to the standard speed and renumbered in 125.1, then transformed into HLE 25.5 with the last two former 125.0. 125 - HLE 25 : 125.001 to 016, then 2501 to 2516 in 1971. 140 (140 Km/h) puis 125.1 - HLE 25 : 140.017 to 022, then 125.101 to 006, then 2517 to 22 in 1971. HLE 25 Panto 4a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_2F_V 2 lights, 3 shutters on each side. Green livery. HLE 25 Panto 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_4F_V 4 lights, 3 shutters on each side. Green livery. HLE 25 Panto 4b5a 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_JB1 4 shutters on one side. First blue / yellow livery. HLE 25 Panto 4b5a 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_JB2 4 shutters on one side. Modified blue / yellow livery, without small yellow strips. HLE 25 Panto 4b5a 20170326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_BPB 4 shutters on one side. Initial blue livery with entirely blue doors. HLE 25 Panto 4b5a5b6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_B 4 shutters on one side. Standard blue livery. Machines converted in 1973 for 2 tensions (1,5 / 3 KV DC) for relations with the Netherlands, with a specific livery. HLE 25.5 : former 2515 to 2522, converted to 2551 to 2558. HLE 25.5 Panto 4a4b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_5_B First livery without yellow strip. HLE 25.5 Panto 4b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_5_BJ1 Intermediate livery with continuous yellow strip. HLE 25.5 Panto 4b5a5b6 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE25_5_BJ2 Latest livery with yellow strip interrupted at the shutters. Additional shutter on one side. Benelux trains (Bruxelles - Amsterdam) of the seventies and the beginning of the eighties. Benelux80s 126 - HLE 26 Follow-up of the standard SNCB families (22 to 25). 35 units built. Prototypes built in 1964, serial units from 1969 to 71. 126 prototype Panto 3b 20210328 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_126P_V Prototypes 126 001 to 005, specific shutters. Initial green livery. HLE 26 prototype Panto 4a 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE26P_V Prototypes renumbered 2601 to 2605 in 1971. 126 Panto 3b 20210328 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_126_V Initial green livery. HLE 26 PantoCoupl 4a4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE26_V Initial green livery. HLE 26 PantoCoupl 4b 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE26_JBP Prototype yellow / blue livery on the 2604. HLE 26 PantoCoupl 4b5a 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE26_JB Yellow / blue livery. HLE 26 PantoCoupl 4b5a5b6 20160925 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE26_B Blue livery. 120 - HLE 28 3 units built in 1958/9 to compete with 3 swiss prototypes 3 prototypes d'origine suisse (the 121). Renumbered as HLE 20 (2001 to 2003) in 1971, before being renumbered as HLE 28 (2801 to 2803) in 1973, to leave room for the new CC. Curiously, they made a round trip between classic (beginning and end of life) and one-legged (middle of life) pantographs. 120 Panto 3b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_120_V1 Green livery with yellow mustache. HLE 28 Panto 4a4b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28_V Green livery. HLE 28 Panto 4b5a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28_B Final blue livery. HLE 28 Panto 4a4b 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28_PU_V One-legged pantographs. Green livery. HLE 28 Panto 4b5a 20230326 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28_PU_B One-legged pantographs. Final blue livery. HLE 28/29 Traxx Traxx 186 hired locomotives, second use of the HLE28 and 29 number ranges. 2801 to 2803 : D/A/B/NL, E 186 123 to 125 (2007), hired to Alpha Train, 160 Km/h 2804 to 2843 : D/A/B/NL, E 186 196 to 235 (2008/9), for Cobra Rail (joint venture B Cargo / DB Schenker) 2844 : D/A/B/NL, E 186 240 (2009), hired to Macquarie (ex CBRail) in 2015, 160 Km/h 2861 to 2863 : D/A/B/NL, E 186 183, 181 et 424, hired to Railpool from 2015, 160 Km/h 2901 to 2905 : D/B/F, E 186 346 to 350 (2009) HLE 28/29 Traxx Panto 5b6 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28Traxx_AT Angel Trains livery. HLE 28 Traxx Panto 6 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28Traxx_CBR Macquarie (former CBRail) livery for the 2844. HLE 28 Traxx Panto 6 20190331 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE28Traxx_Railpool Railpool livery for the 2861 to 63. HLE 29 Twenty units built in 1949. Similar to the SNCF BB 300, but adapted to 3000 V DC. 101.001 to 020, renumbered 2901 to 2920 in 1970. HLE 29 Panto 3b 20200927 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_101_V Green livery with yellow mustache. HLE 29 Panto 4a4b 20050522 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE29_V1 Green livery with yellow mustache. HLE 29 refurbished Panto 4a4b 20050522 images/SNCB/LE/SNCB_HLE29_V2 Red lights added. Light modifications of the livery to match the 2200,... standard livery.