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Class 52 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Western Invader (Weathered)

D1009

Class 52 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Western Invader (Weathered)

Years Released: 2005 2006 2007 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class 52 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Western Invader (Weathered)
Running Number: D1009
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 - 271mm.
Weathered.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2005 2006 2007

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967

Livery: B.R. Maroon

Livery Details: Maroon with yellow lettering.
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.

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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2005	R.2475	Class 52 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Western Invader (Weathered)
2006	R.2475	Class 52 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Western Invader (Weathered)
2007	R.2475	Class 52 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Western Invader (Weathered)