4D-003-021D Class 52 Western Invader BR Maroon Small Yellow Panels D1009 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted MK2-Coach Length (CM) 8

Length (CM) 8

and BR adopted the design for its early build versions

3 x K20-000 (Ground Level 248mm Straight Track)

Used in private sidings

4D-003-021D Class 52 Western Invader BR Maroon Small Yellow Panels D1009 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted MK2-Coach Length (CM) 8The 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