Model Year Details
1995 - Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western King
D1039
Model: Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western King (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D1039
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: * 2,200
* 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
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.
Running Number: D1039
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: * 2,200
* 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
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.
Year: 1995
Catalogue Number: R.101
Year Information: There were 74 Westerns produced at Swindon but like the Hymeks they fell foul of BRs standardisation plans for diesel electric traction in the late 1970s. The model has diecast metal cab interiors and separate handrails. Motive power is supplied by a Type 5 ringfield motor.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £35.00
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1060 - December 2023
Previous: 990 - November 2023
Movement:
(-70)
Catalogue Number: R.101
Year Information: There were 74 Westerns produced at Swindon but like the Hymeks they fell foul of BRs standardisation plans for diesel electric traction in the late 1970s. The model has diecast metal cab interiors and separate handrails. Motive power is supplied by a Type 5 ringfield motor.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £35.00
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 1060 - December 2023
Previous: 990 - November 2023
Movement:
(-70)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | R.101 |
Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western King |
| 1995 | R.101 |
Western Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - Western King |
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 |
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