© trainspo.comDe Dietrich DVT 9001
Built by De Dietrich
Overview of the De Dietrich DVT 9001
Discover the DVT 9001, a powerful control car locomotive serving on the rail networks of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Built by De Dietrich in 1997, this impressive unit boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and operates on a broad 1600 mm gauge track.
Measuring 23.4 meters in length, 2.85 meters wide, and 3.7 meters high, the DVT 9001 has a substantial weight of 42 tonnes.
Known also as IE 9001 within Irish Rail and NIR 9001 for Northern Ireland Railways, it represents a reliable and efficient piece of railway rolling stock.
De Dietrich DVT 9001 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | De Dietrich · 19974 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in | |
| Length | 23.4 m76 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 42 t92,594 lb |
Operators of the De Dietrich DVT 9001
Railway companies that have operated the DVT 9001, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Rail | IE 9001 | Ireland |
| Northern Ireland Railways | NIR 9001 | United Kingdom |
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