Metropolitan Vickers CIE 001

Built by Metropolitan Vickers

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

15.55 m

51 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,600 mm

Irish gauge

Years built

1955–1956

60 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Metropolitan Vickers CIE 001

Explore the CIE 001, a historic diesel locomotive that served Irish Rail with distinction.

Built by Metropolitan Vickers between 1955 and 1956, this robust diesel locomotive, classified as Co'Co', boasted a top speed of 120 km/h and a powerful tractive effort of 244 kN.

Measuring 15.55 meters in length, 2.69 meters in width, and 3.84 meters in height, the CIE 001 weighed 84 tons and operated on a 1600 mm gauge.

This locomotive stands as a significant example of mid-20th-century railway engineering, offering a glimpse into Ireland's rich railway past.

Metropolitan Vickers CIE 001 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Metropolitan Vickers · 1955–195660 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Tractive effort	244 kN54,853 lbf	54,853 lbf
Track gauge	1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in	5 ft 3 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	15.55 m51 ft 0 in	51 ft 0 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.84 m12 ft 7 in	12 ft 7 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb