CP Class 2500

Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Builder	Groupement d'Étude d'Électrification Monophasé 50Hz Henschel Alstom Sorefame
Build date	1956-1957
Total produced	15

Specifications
Configuration	Bo-Bo
UIC class	Bo'Bo'
Gauge	1,668 mm (5 ft 5 ²¹⁄₃₂ in)
Wheel diameter	1,300 mm (51.18 in)
Length	15.38 m (50 ft 5.5 in)
Width	3.00 m (9 ft 10.11 in)
Height	4.45 m (14 ft 7.2 in)
Loco weight	72.0 t (70.9 long tons; 79.4 short tons)
Electric system(s)	25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary
Current collection	Pantograph
Traction motors	709 hp (529 kW) Alstom TAO-645 A1, 4 off
Train heating	None
Loco brake	Air
Train brakes	Air
Safety systems	Convel

Performance figures
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output	2,790 hp (2,080 kW)
Tractive effort	191 kN (43,000 lb_f)

Career
Operators	Comboios de Portugal
Numbers	2501-2515
Retired	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 They had a maximum speed of 120 km/h. They were withdrawn from service in 2009; all but one have been sold for scrap.^[1]

References

↑ CP official website

Rolling stock of Portugal

Comboios de Portugal
(CP)

Diesel locomotives	1150 1200 1300 1320 1400 1500 1550 1800 1900 1930 1960 9020

Electric locomotives	2500 2550 2600 2620 4700 5600

DMUs	0100 0300 0350 0450 0600/0650 9100 9300 9400 9500 9600 9630 9700

EMUs	2000 2100 2240 2300/2400 3100 3150/3250 3400 3500 4000

Other companies

Diesel	Class 6000 (Euro 4000)

see also: Category:Rail transport in Portugal and Rail transport in Portugal and List of Portuguese locomotives and railcars

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