Editing CIÉ 181 Class (section)

==Overview==
[[File:CIE 185 loco.jpg|thumb|left|290px|Loco 185 at Inchicore, 2002]]
These locomotives were virtually identical to the earlier [[CIE 141 Class|141 Class]] locomotives, but fitted with the more powerful [[EMD 645|645]] engine and thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan and inlet shutters. Delivery took place in 1966, with introduction into service happening a short time later.

They were fitted with an EMD 8-645E engine of 1100&nbsp;hp,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://emdexport.railfan.net/engine1.html|title=Engine}}</ref> weighed {{convert|67|t}}, and had a maximum design speed of {{convert|143|km/h|abbr=on}} which was restricted to {{convert|120|km/h|abbr=on}} in service. Number 186 was later fitted with an [[EMD 567|EMD 8-567CR]] engine of {{convert|960|hp|abbr=on}}, as used in the 141 Class locomotives.