A Selection of photos of CIE's M-class. These workhorses saw a long and hard life from 1971 until withdrawal from schools in 2001, some ending their lives with over 1 million miles on the clock. There were a total of 213 built.
Built on Leyland Leopard PSU5 chassis with Leyland 680 engines, many were re-engined to DAF or Detroit diesels. Although sounding similar to the Bombardier KD, the MG had a straight 6 version of the KDs V6. The Ms received huge chassis modification to accommodate the new engines.
Engines:
MD- DAF1160.
MG- Detriot Diesel 6-71 Auto gearbox.
MC- Cummins-MC167 (preserved) & MC90.
A number have been preserved (see fleet list). |
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M103 papal visit in 1979. |
M155 and M169 Busaras. M169 was bought for preservation after withdrawal. |
M157. |
M38. |
M67 in broadstone. It is now preserved. |
MD142 Store St. |
MD152 Busaras. |
MD193. |
MD200. It is in classic coach config with high windscreens. |
MD72 tralee. |
MG15 in Busaras |
MG198 M91. |
MG4. |
MG46 Broadstone. |
MG89 Bray. |
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