4D-003-019 Class 52 Western Crusader BR Green Small Yellow Panels D1004 Diesel Locomotive option-set-045 Detailed body and fittings

Detailed body and fittings

All wheel drive and pick up on power unit

F4 Rear lights off/on (bonnet end)

although introduction was delayed until June 2005 in some areas

Authentic trusses

4D-003-019 Class 52 Western Crusader BR Green Small Yellow Panels D1004 Diesel Locomotive option-set-045 Detailed body and fittingsThe Class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotive was introduced by BR Western Region in 1962 to provide improved top end freight and passenger service unobtainable from the lesser powered Hymeks and Warships. At this time the required power output was not achievable by a single power unit and the Westerns were fitted with two Maybach engines coupled with a Voith 3 speed hydraulic transmission. This had the added advantage that the locomotive could run, if