4D-003-020 Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive Class-26 Charles Collett (1871-1952) succeeded G

Charles Collett (1871-1952) succeeded G

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Canteen x3

WIDTH 58mm

4D-003-020 Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive Class-26 Charles Collett (1871-1952) succeeded GThe 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