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Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier

D1062

Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier

Years Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
Running Number: D1062
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.
* 21,250 solo models produced and 13,500 in sets.
Models Produced: * 34,750
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1979

1980 1981

1982

1979	1980 1981 1982

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 (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1979	R.352	Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
1980	R.368	Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
1981	R.368	Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
1982	R.368	Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1980 1981	Western Express Goods Set

Related Service Sheets (7)

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
HR1982	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front)	1982
HR1982 (Back)	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back)	1982
HR1982 T5&6	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6)	1982