IRISH (GM's) CLASS 071 & 111's
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IRISH (GM's) CLASS 071 & 111's
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Just click on the photo you wish to see & it will be enlarged (to return to this page after just click on the back button on you web browser). Built : 1956-57 by Metropolitan Vickers at Dukinfield Works, Manchester. Rebuilt 1970-79 by CIE at Inchicore Works, Dublin. formerly known as C class. These loco's were bought from CIE in 1986 & all are now withdrawn. Engine 1955-56 : Crossley EST V8 550h.p. (410kw) Engine 1970 : General Motors 8-cylinder B645E twin bank blower-scavenged developing 821 kW (1100 h.p.) at 900rpm . Transmission : Electric. 4 axle hung nose suspended Metropolitan Vickers MV137CW traction motors. Max. Tractive Effort : 153 kN (34440 ibf). Power at Rail : 630 kW (842 h.p.). Weight : 61.5 tons Length Over Buffers : 12.80 m (42 feet ) Wheel Diameter : 965 mm (3 feet 2 inches). Train Brakes : Vacuum & Air Maximum Speed : 80 m.p.h.All members of this class were withdrawn in 1994 NIR No CIE No (Ex C - Class Loco's) 104 (216) 105 (218) 106 (227) (Is preserved by Cahirceeven Co Kerry) 107 (228) 108 (230) 109 (234)
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