| Class 35 'Hymek' |
Type 3 |
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| Design: Beyer Peacock (Hymek) | |||
| Engine: Maybach Sixteen Cylinder MD870 (1700hp) | |||
| Transmission: Hydraulic - Stone-Maybach Mekydro K184U | |||
| Wheel Arrangement: B-B | |||
| Total Built: 101 (1961-64 Gorton) | |||
| Total Preserved: 4 | |||
The
western region's type 3 hydraulic, the Hymeks were introduced to BR
between 1961 - 1964 and 101 were built. A relatively successful loco but
was the victim of BR's decision to standardise to diesel-electric
traction in the late 1960's. Withdrawls started in 1971 and all had been
taken out of service by early 1975 with some of the class seeing a mere
eight years service. |
