British Rail Class 52 Western

Identification features

C-C diesel-hydraulic, 2,700 hp, twin Maybach MD655 engines, Voith hydraulic transmissions. Distinctive maroon/desert sand/Brunswick green liveries with cabs at both ends.

Notable locomotives

  • D1010 Western Campaigner, D1013 Western Ranger, D1015 Western Champion (mainline registered), D1023 Western Fusilier, D1041 Western Prince, D1048 Western Lady, D1062 Western Courier

Livery history

BR maroon; BR desert sand; BR Brunswick green; BR Rail blue; preserved variously in original colours.