CP Class 2500 explained

CP Class 2500
Powertype:Electric
Builder:Groupement d'Étude d'Électrification Monophasé 50Hz
Henschel
Alstom
Sorefame
Builddate:1956-1957
Totalproduction:15
Wheeldiameter:13002NaN2
Tractionmotors:709hp Alstom TAO-645 A1, 4 off
Electricsystem:25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary
Whytetype:Bo-Bo
Uicclass:Bo′Bo′
Trainbrakes:Air
Locobrakes:Air
Length:15.381NaN1
Width:32NaN2
Height:4.451NaN1
Locoweight:72t
Maxspeed:120km/h
Poweroutput:2790hp
Tractiveeffort:191kN
Trainheating:None
Safety:Convel
Operator:Comboios de Portugal
Fleetnumbers:2501-2515
Retiredate:2009
Disposition:One preserved, remainder scrapped

Série 2500 were the first 15 electric locomotives built for the Portuguese Railways (CP). They entered service in 1956, for the newly electrified 25 kV line running north from Lisbon. They had a maximum speed of 120 km/h. They were withdrawn from service in 2009; all but one have been sold for scrap.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cp.pt/cp/displayPage.do?vgnextoid=123dab3226ea4010VgnVCM1000007b01a8c0RCRD CP official website