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Diesel locomotive

Metropolitan Vickers 201

Built by Metropolitan Vickers

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

820 kW

1,100 hp

Weight

62 t

136,686 lb

Length

12.8 m

42 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,600 mm

Irish gauge

Years built

1956–1957

34 units

Overview of the Metropolitan Vickers 201

Discover the robust MV201 diesel locomotive, a key piece of rolling stock from Metropolitan Vickers, built between 1956 and 1957.

This powerful locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and operates on a 1600 mm gauge.

With a length of 12.8 meters and a weight of 62 tonnes, the MV201 is designed for efficient operation, featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

It served with Northern Ireland Railways as part of the NIR 104 class, contributing to the United Kingdom's rail network.

Experience the heritage and performance of this classic diesel locomotive.

Metropolitan Vickers 201 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	MV201
Built by	Metropolitan Vickers · 1956–195734 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	820 kW1,100 hp	1,100 hp
Tractive effort	153 kN34,396 lbf	34,396 lbf
Track gauge	1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in	5 ft 3 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	12.8 m42 ft 0 in	42 ft 0 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	4.3 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	62 t136,686 lb	136,686 lb

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Operators of the Metropolitan Vickers 201

Railway companies that have operated the 201, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Northern Ireland Railways	NIR 104	United Kingdom

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