CIE 401 Class
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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 (310 kW), with diesel hydraulic transmission via a Mekydro KL64 transmission, and were of C wheel arrangement.
Though they had a design maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 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 They were numbered E401-E419, and were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1977.[1]
Model
The 401 was available as a resin model from "Q Kits",[2] 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)[3]
References
- Strickland, David C. (September 1983). Locomotive Directory. Camberley, Surrey: Diesel and Electric Group. pp. 165–166. ISBN 0-906375-10-X.