© trainspo.comTCO Z 5600
Built by CIMT, TCF, TCO
Overview of the TCO Z 5600
Discover the Z 5600, a high-performance electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).
Built by CIMT, TCF, and TCO, this locomotive belongs to the Z2 family and the Z 20500 series. It boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a formidable power output of 3000 kW, making it well-suited for efficient rail transport.
The Z 5600 features a gauge of 1435 mm, a width of 2.85 meters, and a height of 4.32 meters, contributing to its versatility. It operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems and generates a tractive effort of 310 kN.
TCO Z 5600 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Z 20500 | |
| Family | Z2 | |
| Built by | CIMT, TCF, TCO | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 3,000 kW4,023 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 310 kN69,691 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.32 m14 ft 2 in |
Operators of the TCO Z 5600
Railway companies that have operated the Z 5600, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Z 5600 | France |
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