The EMU of Ireland, the CIE 8100/8300
Posted: 30 Oct 2021 23:34
Used on the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) system since July of 1984, replacing the aging 2600 Class, the EMU has faithfully served the country with very few accidents, and no passenger fatalities as a result of its 37 years of daily operations.
Built by Linke-Hofmann-Busch, 40 two car sets were brought into service and proved reliable and incredibly simple to operate.
Though originally carrying 72, after modification due to public demand, they each carried 56 passengers in (relative) comfort, with standing room travelling at up to 100km/h, or 62mph.
Many were modified to operate in a six car configuration after the introduction of the 8600 in 2001.
In 2007/2008, the EMUs were completely overhauled with improved lights, an improved seating configuration with 64 per car with space for wheelchair users and bicycles, as well as large luggage. The analog controls were modernised and digitalised. They also support 8 car configurations. Door safety warnings were implemented also.
They are stabled at Bray, County Wicklow, and receive maintenance at Fairview Depot.
*8110/8310 and 8136/8336 were scrapped after being damaged beyond repair in a fire at Fairview.
The locomotives are powered by 1,500v DC overhead wires, running from Greystones to Malahide.
It's run on an uncommon 5ft 6in track gauge, used also in Northern Ireland, Australia and Brazil. It is informally known in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as the Irish Gauge, and as a broad gauge in Australia and Brazil.
Technical information source: wikipedia.org
Happy Halloween from Ireland, to all the tycoons online and off!
Built by Linke-Hofmann-Busch, 40 two car sets were brought into service and proved reliable and incredibly simple to operate.
Though originally carrying 72, after modification due to public demand, they each carried 56 passengers in (relative) comfort, with standing room travelling at up to 100km/h, or 62mph.
Many were modified to operate in a six car configuration after the introduction of the 8600 in 2001.
In 2007/2008, the EMUs were completely overhauled with improved lights, an improved seating configuration with 64 per car with space for wheelchair users and bicycles, as well as large luggage. The analog controls were modernised and digitalised. They also support 8 car configurations. Door safety warnings were implemented also.
They are stabled at Bray, County Wicklow, and receive maintenance at Fairview Depot.
*8110/8310 and 8136/8336 were scrapped after being damaged beyond repair in a fire at Fairview.
The locomotives are powered by 1,500v DC overhead wires, running from Greystones to Malahide.
It's run on an uncommon 5ft 6in track gauge, used also in Northern Ireland, Australia and Brazil. It is informally known in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as the Irish Gauge, and as a broad gauge in Australia and Brazil.
Technical information source: wikipedia.org
Happy Halloween from Ireland, to all the tycoons online and off!