The Metropolitan Vickers A Class

CIE Class 001

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The 001 or A Class built in 1955-1956 by Metropolitan Vickers at Dukinfield Works, Manchester.
Now retired by CIE, three examples of the class, numbers 003 (AR3) 039 (A39) & 015 have been preserved.

 

Technical Details

Number Built                          60

Wheel Arrangement              Co-Co

Original Engine                      Crossley HST V8 of 1200 hp at 625 rpm

Current Engine                       General Motors 12-645E of 1325 hp at 800 rpm

Transmission                          Electric

Traction Motors                     6 axle-hung nose-suspended Metropolitan Vickers MV137CW

Max. Tractive Effort             46,000 lbf

Cont. Tractive Effort             18,000 lbf at 21.5 mph

Power at Rail                          1032 hp

Weight                                    82 tons

Length over Buffers              51 ft

Wheel Diameter                     3ft 2in

Maximum Speed                    75 mph

Train Brake                            Vacuum

 

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