CIE/IR/IE Class 181





Class 181 Bo-Bo
Yet more locomotives were required in 1966 and a further 12 built to a similar design as the class 141s. These locomotives were delivered with the 1100hp units designated GM-EMD 8-645E.
With parts interchangeable with the class 141s at least one of the class 181s ended up with a GM EMD 8-567CR 950hp refurbished engine from a class 141.



No. Series 181-192 .

Max Speed 89mph but limited by CIE to 75mph.

Last withdrawal in 2009.

One preserved by the Irish traction Group.


The class 181 sounds have been recorded from the prototype.

The sounds have been enhanced with archived sounds.

*****Note*****
The new Murphy Models class 181 have different settings.
Please choose carefully which decoder you require.
Old Bachmann or Murphy Models.
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Decoders come with a sugar cube speaker kit as standard, alternate speakers HERE


CIE/IR/IE 181 Power Drive


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