4D-003-020 Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive option-set-178 This model and the Engine

This model and the Engine Shed kit (Ref 522) make a good starting point for any layout in need of steam engine facilities

Whilst the Patriots were considered good performers from their introduction

a passenger version

We plan to make the close couplers available as a separate item in due course

4D-003-020 Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive option-set-178 This model and the EngineThe 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