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Great Northern (IE) AEC railcars
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Ireland | 1951
20 produced
A three-car unit in May 1971 at Lambeg, Antrim
A three-car unit in May 1971 at Lambeg, Antrim
Aubrey Dale

In its first attempt to replace steam-hauled passenger trains, Great Northern Railway of Ireland opted for light diesel-engined railcars which were cheaper to operate than loco-hauled trains. AEC built 20 motor cars in 1951 which were looseley based on the GWR railcars of the thirties.

Each car had two 125 hp AEC engines, each of which drove one axle. Apart from driving trailers, intermediate trailers had been rebuilt from steam coaches. Each formation could contain up to four motor cars. They came to UTA in 1958 and were withdrawn and scrapped in 1972. So far there is only a short text for this vehicle. In the future it will be described in more detail.

Variantpower car + control caronly power car
General
Built1951
ManufacturerAssociated Equipment Company, GNR Dundalk Works
Wheel arr.1A-A1+2-2 1A-A1 
Gauge5 ft 3 in (Irish broad gauge)
Seats60
Dimensions and Weights
Length125 ft 0 in62 ft 6 in
Empty weight86,200 lbs
Boiler
Variantpower car + control caronly power car
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-mechanic
Top speed75 mph
EngineAEC A215
Engine type2x 6-cyl. diese1
Engine output250 hp (186 kW)
Calculated Values
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last changed: 04/2025
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