CP Class 2550 explained

CP Class 2550
Powertype:Electric
Builder:Groupement d'Étude d'Électrification Monophasé 50Hz
Henschel
Alstom
Sorefame
Builddate:1963-1964
Totalproduction:20
Wheeldiameter:1300mm
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:31NaN1
Height:4.451NaN1
Locoweight:72t
Maxspeed:120km/h
Poweroutput:2790hp
Tractiveeffort:191kN
Trainheating:None
Safety:Convel
Operator:Comboios de Portugal
Fleetnumbers:2551-2570
Retiredate:2009
Disposition:One preserved, remainder scrapped

Série 2550 were the second batch of 25 kV electric locomotives built for Portuguese Railways (CP). They entered service in 1964 and were used on the main line between Lisbon and Oporto. 20 locomotives were built; as of 2012 none remain in service.[1] Unlike the earlier Série 2500, the Série 2550 were built with unpainted stainless steel bodywork. They were constructed by Sorefame, with components from the French company Alsthom.

The Série 4700 were built in 2007-2009 as a replacement for the Série 2550.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cp.pt/cp/displayPage.do?vgnextoid=f0f4265813375010VgnVCM1000007b01a8c0RCRD CP official website