Middle Earth Model Railway - No.29 - 'Warden of Westmarch'

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Motive Power > Background | Locomotives > No.29 - 'Warden of Westmarch' | Statistics

Name:		Warden of Westmarch	Class:		Class 35 (Hymek)
Number:		29	Type:		Diesel Hydraulic
Railway:		Shire Railway	Chassis:		Bo-Bo

No.29 - 'Warden of Westmarch'

Builder:
Hornby

History:
Purchased secondhand on 15/8/01 (delivered 29/8/01). 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:		57 tons	Max. Tractive Effort:		46,600 lbf