The Córas Iompair Éireann 401 Class

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s were built in 1957–1958 and designed for use on branch line traffic and shunting. They were fitted with a

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MD220 engine of , with diesel hydraulic transmission via a Mekydro KL64 transmission, and were of C

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. Though they had a design maximum speed of , experience showed that they did not ride well when travelling at speeds over 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 They were numbered E401–E419, and were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1977 and none were preserved.

Model

The E401 was available as a resin model from "Q Kits", 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)

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Eiretrains - Irish Locomotives
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