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Portuguese State Railway series 2500 and 2550
Portugal | 1956
35 produced
2557 in November 2008 in Pampilhosa
2557 in November 2008 in Pampilhosa
Nelso Silva
General
Built1956-1957, 1963-1964
Manufacturer50 c/s Group, Henschel, Sorefame
Axle configB-B 
Gauge5 ft 5 11/16 in (Iberian broad gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length50 ft 5 1/2 in
Service weight158,733 lbs
Adhesive weight158,733 lbs
Axle load39,683 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz
Hourly power2,789 hp (2,080 kW)
Top speed75 mph
Starting effort42,939 lbf
Calculated Values
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