CP Class 2500

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 They had a maximum speed of 120 km/h. They were withdrawn from service in 2009; all but one have been sold for scrap.

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CP Class 2500
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Groupement d'Étude d'Électrification Monophasé 50 Hz Henschel Alstom Sorefame Build date 1956-1957 Total produced 15
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte Bo-Bo  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) Iberian gauge 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 pickup 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 lbf)
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 They had a maximum speed of 120 km/h. They were withdrawn from service in 2009; all but one have been sold for scrap.^[1]

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1. ^ CP official website

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