Sorefame-built 25kv AC electrics, 1963-1964. Based on CP 2500 but featuring a stainless steel bodywork instead, retired from service in 2009.

CP 2566 and 2506 leading loaded cement train 64317 from Souselas to ramal Cimpor (Travagem) at Espinho
CP 2566 and 2506 leading loaded cement train 64317 from Souselas to ramal Cimpor (Travagem) at Espinho
Wood + Empty cement hauled by 2566+2551 near Ermesinde with train 77230 Irivo - Gaia
Wood + Empty cement hauled by 2566+2551 near Ermesinde with train 77230 Irivo - Gaia
Empty petcoke train 66380/1 Souselas - Sines Port passing by the Bombel bypass with 2557+2560
Empty petcoke train 66380/1 Souselas - Sines Port passing by the Bombel bypass with 2557+2560
A typical Saturday 75345 train from Pampilhosa to Fuentes de Oñoro with 2560+2556 and 5630 behind to be used in Vilar Formoso for a vehicles train coming from Spain
A typical Saturday 75345 train from Pampilhosa to Fuentes de Oñoro with 2560+2556 and 5630 behind to be used in Vilar Formoso for a vehicles train coming from Spain
2568+2553 in front of train 50833/2 from Praias Sado to Gaia passing by Águas de Moura with CP 1462 travelling with the empty wagons to Pegões
2568+2553 in front of train 50833/2 from Praias Sado to Gaia passing by Águas de Moura with CP 1462 travelling with the empty wagons to Pegões
On Saturday morning it was pretty common to find a pair of oldies in charge of the train 80836/7 from Sines to Bobadela. In this case, 2560+2564 leaving São Bartolomeu da Serra
On Saturday morning it was pretty common to find a pair of oldies in charge of the train 80836/7 from Sines to Bobadela. In this case, 2560+2564 leaving São Bartolomeu da Serra
My final photo of the 2550s - March 26, 2009 - 2560 + 2557 hauling the containers train 69164/5 from Gaia (Vigo!) to Alcântara, a train the series has hauled only in very few occasions
My final photo of the 2550s - March 26, 2009 - 2560 + 2557 hauling the containers train 69164/5 from Gaia (Vigo!) to Alcântara, a train the series has hauled only in very few occasions
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