CIÉ 301(D) Class

In 1946 the recently formed CIÉ built 5 diesel shunters to allow the withdrawal of a few decrepit tank locomotives. These locomotives were originally numbered in order with steam locomotives, however they were later just designated the D class.
==Technical Information==
These locomotives were of a six coupled wheel arrangement and were fitted with a Mirrlees TLDT6 engine of 487 b.h.p and two Brush traction motors on the outer axles. They had a top speed of 25 m.p.h and weighed 53 tons with a maximum tractive effort of 24000lbf. Interestingly these locomotives didn't have electric headlamps, light was provided by two kerosene lanterns on each end.
==Disposition==
Two class members were withdrawn in 1960 with the rest following in 1972, all were scrapped in March 1977.
Category:CIÉ locomotives
Category:Diesel locomotives
Category:Six-coupled locomotives
Category:0-6-0 locomotives
Category:Ireland
Category:Irish diesel locomotives
Category:Scrapped locomotives
Category:Diesel switchers
Category:Built in 1947
Category:Switcher locomotives
Category:Irish Locomotives
Category:Built in 1948
Category:Scrapped diesel locomotives
Category:C locomotives