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.

CP Class LE 5600
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderSiemens / Sorefame
Build date1993-1995
Total produced30
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in)
Wheelbase10,500 mm (34 ft 5+38 in)
Length19,580 mm (64 ft 2+78 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
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