CP 5601 – Siemens/SOREFAME LE 5600
Electric locomotive operated by CP seen at Mangualde station on the Beira Alta Line in June 2008. This electric locomotive with fleet number 5601 and named " Entroncamento " is a Siemens/SOREFAME LE 5600, construction number 2220, included in a series of 30 units placed in service in 1993–1995.These units are closely related to the RENFE S 252, from which derives the DB 127 " EuroSprinter ". Overall length is 67.1 ft. Fed via two Schunk pantographs by 25 kV, 50 Hz, this electric locomotive uses four Siemens 1 TB 2824-OGA02(P) traction motors. Nominal output is 5600 kW (7614 hp). Starting tractive effort is 330 kN. Weight in service is 87 t+2%. It can operate as a double-unit. Wheelset arrangement is Bo' Bo' and gauge is 5 ft 5 21⁄32 in. Top speed is 137 mph. This Siemens/SOREFAME LE 5600 is considered a universal locomotive, suitable for heavy-duty freight and rapid passenger services. CP, or Comboios de Portugal , is the main rail operator in Portuga...