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Name:   Thain of the Shire Class:   Class 35 (Hymek)
Number:   24 Type:   Diesel Hydraulic
Railway:   Shire Railway Chassis:   Bo-Bo
No.24 - 'Thain of the Shire'
Builder:
Hornby
History:
Purchased secondhand 16/3/01. Assigned to Shire Passenger Services. 
Status:
In Service
Model Info.:
R.758
D7063 
Wheel Diameter:   3 ft. 9 in. Engine:   Maybach MD870
Length:   51 ft. 8 1/2 in. Fuel Capacity:   800 gals.
Weight:   75 tons Transmission:   Mekydro K184U
Max. Speed:   90 mph Cont. Tractive Effort:   33,950 lbf at 12.5 mph
Brake Force:   67 tons Max. Tractive Effort:   46,600 lbf