Compare locomotives
Add a locomotive
Irish Transport Company class 001
The class 001 designates six-axle diesel-electric locomotives originally fitted with 1,200hp Crossley two-stroke diesels . They were intended for passenger and freight service and were built by Metropolitan-Vickers in...
General
| Property | Irish Transport Company class 001 as built |
|---|---|
| Built | 1955-1956 |
| Manufacturers | Metropolitan-Vickers |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Irish Transport Company class 001 as built |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.55 m |
| Service weight | 84 t |
| Adhesive weight | 84 t |
| Axle load | 21 t |
Power plant
| Property | Irish Transport Company class 001 as built |
|---|---|
| Engine | Crossley HSTV8 |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | Irish Transport Company class 001 as built |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 895 kW (1,217 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 275.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Irish Transport Company class 001 as built |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.99 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
