CP 2609 – Groupement 50 Hz CP 6
Electric locomotive operated by CP seen at Lisboa (Santa Apolónia) station in April 2008. This electric locomotive with fleet number 2609 is a Groupement 50 Hz CP 6, included in a series of 12 units placed in service in 1974. These units preserve part of the genetic code of the SNCF BB 17000 series, but benefit from a more appealing " Nez cassé " body and bogies with a longer wheelbase (7.2 ft) ¹ . Overall length (buffers) is 67.1 ft. Fed via two pantographs by 25 kV, 50 Hz, this electric locomotive uses two Alsthom TAB–660 A1 traction motors and offers a choice of two gear ratios – " Pequena Velocidade " ( low speed ) or " Alta Velocidade " ( high speed ). Nominal output (wheels) is 2868 kW (3900 hp) and starting tractive effort is 206/245 kN (21000/25000 kg). Weight in service is 78 t. Wheelset arrangement is B' B' and gauge is 5 ft 5 21⁄32 in. Top speed is 62/99 mph. This Groupement 50 Hz CP 6 is considered a universal locomotive, suitable fo...