| Córas Iompair Éireann E class (later 401 class) | |
| Builder: | CIÉ, Inchicore Works |
| Builddate: | 1957–1958 |
| Totalproduction: | 19 |
| Uicclass: | C |
| Wheeldiameter: | 3feet |
| Length: | 8.95m (29.36feet) |
| Primemover: | Maybach MD220 |
| Transmission: | Hydraulic, Mekydro KL64 torque converter |
| Maxspeed: | 40km/h |
| Poweroutput: | 420hp |
| Tractiveeffort: | Starting: 97kN |
| Operator: | Córas Iompair Éireann |
| Operatorclass: | E Class (later 401 class) |
| Fleetnumbers: | E401–E419 |
| Withdrawndate: | 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 420hp, with diesel hydraulic transmission via a Mekydro KL64 transmission, and were of C wheel arrangement.
Though they had a design maximum speed of 100km/h, experience showed that they did not ride well when travelling at speeds over 40km/h 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 They were numbered E401–E419, and were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1977 and none were preserved.[1]
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]
