Crossley Re-Engine Dates

[Patrick Davey]

Hi folks - I'm doing some research for another insane crackpot video and was wondering is there a resource somewhere that gives the dates that each A class locomotive was re-engined, specifically the IRM model A15.

Thanks as always!!

Patrick

[Galteemore]

27 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said:

Hi folks - I'm doing some research for another insane crackpot video and was wondering is there a resource somewhere that gives the dates that each A class locomotive was re-engined, specifically the IRM model A15.

Thanks as always!!

Patrick

Think A15 was 1971 Patrick but can’t check exactly as my books are still mostly boxed up after moving last week…

[Signal Post]

According to the ITG's Irish Railways Traction and Travel (fourth edition), (it is stated as"Date Rebuilt"): 20.05.71

[Patrick Davey]

Excellent both - thank you!

[jhb171achill]

On 29/8/2026 at 10:17 PM, Patrick Davey said:

Hi folks - I'm doing some research for another insane crackpot video and was wondering is there a resource somewhere that gives the dates that each A class locomotive was re-engined, specifically the IRM model A15.

Thanks as always!!

Patrick

Yes - Barry Carse’s book on them, and probably some ITG archive. I’ll look it up when I get home. 

C class info is in it too. 

[seagoebox]

The IRRS Journal  - Vol. 10, No. 59, October 1972 has a ten-page article "The Transplant Story" by Barry Carse dealing with both the A and C classes.

[jhb171achill]

A15: Into traffic 24th December 1955. Date withdrawn with Crossley engine unknown, but back into traffic with GM engine 20th May 1971. Withdrawn from traffic April 1995, one of the last.

Edited Wednesday at 15:32 by jhb171achill