CIÉ 181 Class

Córas Iompair Éireann 181 class
187 at Inchicore, 2002
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel–electric
BuilderGeneral Motors Electro Motive Division, La Grange, Illinois, USA
Order number710408–710419
Serial number31248–31259
ModelJL18
Build date1966
Total produced12
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARBo-Bo
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
Wheel diameter40 in (1,016 mm)
Loco weight67 tonnes (66 long tons; 74 short tons)
Prime moverEMD 645E
Engine typeTwo-stroke diesel
Traction motorsAxle-hung, nose-suspended, 4 off
Cylinders8
TransmissionElectric
Train brakesAir & Vacuum
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,100 hp (820 kW)
Tractive effort170 kN (38,000 lbf) starting,
119 kN (27,000 lbf) continuous at 18 km/h (11 mph)
Career
OperatorsCóras Iompair Éireann
Iarnród Éireann
NumbersB181–B192 (later 181–192)
Withdrawn1991–2009
DispositionOne preserved (190), remainder scrapped

The Córas Iompair Éireann 181 Class locomotives were built in 1966 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) and numbered B181 to B192.

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