IE 2700 and 2750 Classes

The 2700 and 2750 Classes (nicknamed "Sparrows" [Spanish Arrows]) were two related types of diesel multiple unit operated by Iarnród Éireann. The 2700 Class units were 2-car sets; 25 cars were built by GEC Alsthom in 1997 and 1998, and began entering service in December 1998. Each car weighed 38 long tons (39 t; 43 short tons) and was fitted with a 350 hp (260 kW) underfloor Cummins engine with a maximum service speed of 110 km/h (68 mph).

Iarnród Éireann 2700 Class
2701 stored at Inchicore Works in April 2016
In service23 October 1998-10 August 2012
ManufacturerGEC Alsthom
Family nameAlstom Commuter
Constructed1997-1998
Number built12 sets, 1 spare car(25 carriages)
FormationTwo-car sets
Fleet numbers2701 – 2724 & 2726
Capacity117 seated
OperatorsCommuter
DepotsInchicore Works
Limerick
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Weight38 tonnes (37 long tons; 42 short tons) per car
Prime mover(s)Traction: Cummins NTA 855-R1, 350 bhp (260 kW).
Aux. power: Cummins GB5.9GR / Iferca 61.5 kVA
Braking system(s)Air, 2 brake discs per axle
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Iarnród Éireann 2750 Class
2753 stored at Inchicore Works in April 2016
In service23 October 1998-10 August 2012
ManufacturerGEC Alsthom
Family nameAlstom Commuter
Constructed1997-1998
Number built2 carriages
Fleet numbers2751 & 2753
Capacity53 seated
OperatorsCommuter
DepotsInchicore Works
Limerick
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Weight40 tonnes (39 long tons; 44 short tons) per car
Prime mover(s)Traction: Cummins NTA 855-R1, 350 bhp (260 kW).
Aux. power: Cummins GB5.9GR / Iferca 61.5 kVA
Braking system(s)Air, 2 brake discs per axle
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
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