CP Class 5600

Class 5600 are a series of electric locomotives built by Siemens in association with Sorefame of Portugal for Comboios de Portugal, the state owned railway company of Portugal.[1]

CP Class LE 5600
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderSiemens / Sorefame
Build date1993-1995
Total produced30
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in)
Wheelbase10,500 mm (34 ft 5.4 in)
Length19,580 mm (64 ft 2.9 in)
Loco weight86 t (85 long tons; 95 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed220 km/h (140 mph)
Power output5,600 kW (7,500 hp)
Tractive effort300 kN (67,000 lbf)
Career
Current ownerComboios de Portugal Medway
Disposition28 in service, 1 being rebuilt, 1 destroyed by collision

Overview

The 5600 locomotives predate the EuroSprinter family of modular locomotives built by Siemens for European railway companies, but have much in common with the later machines. Externally the locomotives are identical to Spain's Class 252 which were built at the same time, albeit without DC capability.[1]

Accidents

Of the 30 locomotives that were originally bought, 5624 was severely damaged in an accident in 2003, and 5613 was also damaged in the Alfarelos train crash.[2]

See also

References
  1. "CP LE 5600 Series". Railcolor.net. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  2. "Inquérito DMS N.o 472859-DSC". REFER. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2014.


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