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Electric locomotive

Fives 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 Fives 2D2 5000

Discover the 2D2 5000 electric locomotive, a French railway titan that left its mark.

Built by CEM and Fives between 1926 and 1943, this iconic SNCF series comprised 50 units for the French network.

Boasting a powerful 2878 kW output and reaching speeds of up to 140 km/h, the 2D2 5000 was a high-performing machine for its era, operating on a 1.5 kV DC electrical system.

Its substantial length of 17.78 meters and weight of 80 tons highlight its robustness and capability to haul significant loads on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

The 2D2 5000 represents a crucial technological legacy in French rail transport, blending reliability with impressive power.

Explore the history of this legendary locomotive, a symbol of efficiency and performance on French rails.

Fives 2D2 5000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCF 2D2
Built byCEM, Fives · 1926–194350 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output2,878 kW3,859 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length17.78 m58 ft 4 in
Weight80 t176,370 lb

Operators of the Fives 2D2 5000

Railway companies that have operated the 2D2 5000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF 2D2 5000France

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