CP Class 2620
| Company type | Electric locomotives |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Portugal |
| Products | Electric locomotives |
Série 2600, commonly referred to as Nez-Cassée ("Broken Nose"), represents a series of 25 kV 50 Hz electric locomotives operated by Comboios de Portugal. These units are derived from the SNCF Class BB 15000 blueprint and belong to the Nez Cassé family developed by Groupement 50Hz, with leadership from Alsthom. The Série 2600 entered service in 1974, followed by the Série 2620 in 1987. Out of the total twelve produced, nine remained active as of 2012, capable of reaching speeds up to 160 km/h.
The Série 2620 locomotives share an identical design with the Série 2600. In 1987, nine units were manufactured under licence in Portugal by Sorefame, with seven still operational by 2012.
Compared to the more recent Série 4700 and 5600 models, these locomotives possess lower power output, which has occasionally resulted in operational delays. By 2011, CP Carga discontinued using both Série 2600 and 2620 for freight services, and by 2013, all units were officially retired from active duty.
A governmental initiative launched in June 2019 targeted the refurbishment of decommissioned rolling stock, including this locomotive class. The first unit underwent repairs starting September 2019, with an additional four following in October.
By 2023, CP unveiled a contemporary red and white paint scheme for this series, applied to unit 2628 (Série 2620) and more recently to unit 2604 (Série 2600). This new livery draws inspiration from the original colours of the now-retired CP Class 4700 fleet.
See also
- CP Class 1900
- CP Class 1930
- Netherlands Railways (NS) class 1600 – also derived from the French BB 15000 design
- SŽ series 363
- SNCF Class BB 15000