CEM 2D2 5000

Built by CEM, Fives

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

2,878 kW

3,859 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

17.78 m

58 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1926–1943

50 units

Overview of the CEM 2D2 5000

Discover the iconic 2D2 5000 electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse of French railways.

Built between 1926 and 1943 by CEM and Fives, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h, making it a formidable presence on the 1435 mm standard gauge tracks.

With a substantial weight of 80 tonnes and a length of 17.78 meters, the 2D2 5000 delivered 2878 kW of power, operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

As a prominent member of the SNCF 2D2 series, these locomotives played a crucial role in the French National Railway Corporation's operations.

CEM 2D2 5000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCF 2D2
Built by	CEM, Fives · 1926–194350 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	2,878 kW3,859 hp	3,859 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	17.78 m58 ft 4 in	58 ft 4 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb