CIE 401 Class

Córas Iompair Éireann E class
(later 401 class)
Type and origin
Builder CIÉ, Inchicore Works
Build date 1957–1958
Total produced 19
Specifications
UIC classification C
Gauge 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Wheel diameter 3 ft 2 in (965 mm)
Length 8.95 m (29 ft 4 in)
Locomotive weight 39.4 tonnes (38.8 long tons)
Prime mover Maybach MD220
Transmission Hydraulic, Mekydro KL64 torque converter
Performance figures
Maximum speed 40 km/h (25 mph)
Power output 420 hp (310 kW)
Tractive effort Starting: 97 kN (22,000 lbf)
Career
Operator(s) Córas Iompair Éireann
Class E Class (later 401 class)
Number(s) E401–E419
Withdrawn 1968–1977

The Córas Iompair Éireann 401 Class locomotives were built in 1957-1958 and designed for use on branch line traffic and shunting. They were fitted with a Maybach MD220 engine of 420 hp, with diesel hydraulic transmission via a Mekydro KL64 torque converter, and were of C wheel arrangement.

Though they had a design maximum speed of 100 km/h (60 mph), experience showed that they did not ride well when travelling at speeds over 40 km/h (25 mph) and so henceforth were limited to that speed. They were numbered E401-E419, and were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1977.

See also Irish Traction Group info at .

Model

The 401 was available as a resin model from "Q Kits" , but this company is no longer trading as the owner has retired.

A 401 Body is now available from Shapeways via Valvedesigns ( a Rapid Prototyping Service ) http://www.shapeways.com/model/121089/cie_e_class_401_oo_scale.html

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