CIÉ 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 They were numbered E401–E419, and were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1977 and none were preserved.[1]
Model
The E401 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
- ^ "See also Irish Traction Group info". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
- ^ "E Class". Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
- ^ "CIE e Class 401 OO Scale by B1lancer on Shapeways".
- Strickland, David C. (September 1983). Locomotive Directory: Every Single One There Has Ever Been. Camberley: Diesel and Electric Group. pp. 165–166. ISBN 978-0-906375-10-5. OCLC 16601890. OL 27959920M. Wikidata Q105978499.