Model Details
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
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D1062
Years Released:
1979
1980
1981
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Running Number: D1062
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 52 (Type 4) Western
![Class 52 (Type 4) Western](class_images/class52.jpg)
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](wheels/wheel_cc.jpg)
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:
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1979
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1980 1981
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1982
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Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_2.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Maroon
![B.R. Maroon](livery_images_small/br_maroon.jpg)
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 284 - December 2023
Previous: 203 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (4)
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
1981 | Separate handrails. Authentic close coupling. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1980 | Ringfield |
1981 | Ringfield |
1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1979 | £15.75 |
1980 | £17.95 |
1981 | £18.50 |
1982 | £19.95 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.352 Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier - 1979
R.368 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
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