CP Class 2600
| Company type | Electric locomotive series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Portugal |
| Products | Electric locomotives |
| Parent | Comboios de Portugal |
Série 2600, commonly referred to as Nez-Cassée ("Broken Nose"), comprises a fleet of 25 kV 50 Hz electric locomotives operated by Comboios de Portugal. This series is derived from the SNCF Class BB 15000 design and belongs to the Nez Cassé locomotive family, developed by Groupement 50Hz under the leadership of Alsthom. The Série 2600 units were introduced into service in 1974. Out of the 12 locomotives produced, nine were still operational as of 2012, capable of reaching speeds up to 160 km/h.
The Série 2620 features an identical design to that of the Série 2600. In 1987, nine locomotives were constructed domestically by Sorefame under a licensing agreement; seven remained active by 2012.
Compared to more recent models such as the Série 4700 and Série 5600, these locomotives offer lower power output, which has occasionally resulted in operational delays. CP Carga, the freight division of CP, discontinued their use by 2011. Complete withdrawal of all units occurred by 2013. However, a governmental program initiated in 2019 sought to refurbish and bring some locomotives back into service. Overhaul and repair work commenced later that year, with several units undergoing refurbishment.
By 2023, CP unveiled a contemporary red and white color scheme for this class, applied to locomotives including unit 2628 (Série 2620) and unit 2604 (Série 2600). This new livery draws inspiration from the original paint design of the now-retired CP Class 4700.
See also
- CP Class 1900
- CP Class 1930
- Netherlands Railways (NS) class 1600 – also derived from the French BB 15000 model
- SŽ series 363
- SNCF Class BB 15000