CIÉ 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 Configuration: ​  • UIC 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) Loco weight 39.4 tonnes (38.8 long tons; 43.4 short 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Career Operators Córas Iompair Éireann Class E Class (later 401 class) Numbers E401–E419 Withdrawn 1968–1977 Disposition All scrapped

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 They were numbered E401–E419, and were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1977 and none were preserved.[1]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

1. "See also Irish Traction Group info". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
2. "E Class". Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
3. "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.

External links

• Eiretrains - Irish Locomotives