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Diesel locomotive

EMD JL8

Built by Leyland, EMD

Top speed

123 km/h

76 mph

Power output

720 kW

966 hp

Weight

67 t

147,710 lb

Length

13.42 m

44 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,600 mm

Irish gauge

Years built

1962

37 units

Overview of the EMD JL8

Discover the powerful JL8 diesel locomotive, a versatile engine designed for robust railway operations.

This locomotive, part of the Irish Rail IE 141 class, was built by Leyland and EMD in 1962 and boasts impressive specifications.

With a top speed of 123 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 197 kN, it's engineered for demanding routes.

The JL8 features a 1600 mm gauge, a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, and a substantial power output of 720 kW, making it a reliable workhorse on the tracks.

EMD JL8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	IE 141
Built by	Leyland, EMD · 196237 units
Top speed	123 km/h76 mph	76 mph
Power output	720 kW966 hp	966 hp
Tractive effort	197 kN44,287 lbf	44,287 lbf
Track gauge	1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in	5 ft 3 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	13.42 m44 ft 0 in	44 ft 0 in
Weight	67 t147,710 lb	147,710 lb

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Operators of the EMD JL8

Railway companies that have operated the JL8, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Irish Rail	IE 141	Ireland

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