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1993 - Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Yeoman

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D1035

Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Yeoman

Model: Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Yeoman (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D1035
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 52 (Type 4) Western
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
C-C
Model Information: Length - 10 5/8 inches - 27.1cm.
Models Produced: * 1,750
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining 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.
Year: 1993
Catalogue Number: R.319
Year Information: The 74 Western locomotives designed and built at Swindon, were introduced from 1961 and appeared in a variety of liveries. Western Yeoman was in green with red backed nameplates in 1964. Model powered by Type 5 ringfield motor.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 39th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 39th Edition
Hornby Railways - 39th Edition
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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1992 R.319 1992
Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Yeoman
1993 R.319 1993
Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western Yeoman

Related Service Sheets (4)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
105 6 Wheel Powered Bogies June 1978
105 6 Wheel Powered Bogies 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

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