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Name:   Gandalf Class:   BR Standard Class 9F
Number:   5 Classification:   9-F
Railway:   Shire Railway Chassis:   2-10-0
No.5 - 'Gandalf'
Builder:
Hornby-Triang
History:
The Shire Railway's primary freight locomotive, used for heavy freight services. 
Status:
In Service
Model Info.:
'Evening Star'
92220 
Driving Wheel:   5 ft. 0 in. Coal Capacity:   ~7 tons
Length:   66 ft. 2 in. Water Capacity:   ~5000 gals.
Weight:   86 tons 14 cwt (no tender Boiler Pressure:   250 lb.sq.in.
Purpose:   Heavy Freight Cylinders:   20 in. x 28 in.
Designer:   Mr. R A Riddles Max. Tractive Effort:   39,667 lb.