Model Details
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier
D1008
Years Released:
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier
Running Number: D1008
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: * 5,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982
Running Number: D1008
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: * 5,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982
 1981 1982 |
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: 741 - July 2022
Previous: 810 - June 2022
Movement:
(+69)
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: 741 - July 2022
Previous: 810 - June 2022
Movement:
(+69)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | R.778 |
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier |
| 1982 | R.778 |
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier |
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Separate handrails. Authentic close coupling. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Ringfield |
| 1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1981 | £18.50 |
| 1982 | £19.95 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.778 Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier - 1981
R.778 Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier - 1982
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Harrier on ebay US 
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