Model Details
Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Nobleman
D1058
Years Released:
1996
1997
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Nobleman
Running Number: D1058
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 52 (Type 4) Western
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: These unique diesel hydraulic express passenger locomotives were originally classified by British Railways as Type 4 and later reclassified Class 52 under TOPS. In 1959, as part of British Railways modernisation plan, these locomotives were key elements in the plan set forth by the British Transport Commission to completely replace steam traction through-out the Western Region. More...
Weight: 109 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: C-C
Model Information: Length - 10 5/8 inches - 27.1cm.
Models Produced: * 1,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
Running Number: D1058
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 52 (Type 4) Western
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: These unique diesel hydraulic express passenger locomotives were originally classified by British Railways as Type 4 and later reclassified Class 52 under TOPS. In 1959, as part of British Railways modernisation plan, these locomotives were key elements in the plan set forth by the British Transport Commission to completely replace steam traction through-out the Western Region. More...
Weight: 109 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger & Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: C-C
Model Information: Length - 10 5/8 inches - 27.1cm.
Models Produced: * 1,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1996 1997
 1996 1997 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 709 - August 2019
Previous: 1698 - July 2019
Movement:
(+989)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 709 - August 2019
Previous: 1698 - July 2019
Movement:
(+989)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.348 |
Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Nobleman |
| 1997 | R.348 |
Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Nobleman |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 116 | Diesel Loco Class 52 Western Courier - R.352, R.368 | February 1980 |
| 116 (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 52 Western Courier - R.352, R.368 - Back | February 1980 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1996 | The Westerns were a smaller and less powerful redesign of a German prototype first tested in 1958. 74 were built from 1961 onwards and Western Nobleman, depicted here in the BR blue livery of 1975/76, is typical of the class. |
| 1997 | Seventy-four Westerns were built from 1961 onwards, based on a larger and more powerful German prototype first tested in 1958. Western Nobleman is presented here in the B.R. blue livery of 1975/76. It is powered by a ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1996 | £36.50 |
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