4D-003-020 Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive option-set-178 Whilst the Patriots were considered

Whilst the Patriots were considered good performers from their introduction

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

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

2x Sloping Curved Tracks

PHA/JGA Hopper Wagon Triple Pack

4D-003-020 Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive option-set-178 Whilst the Patriots were consideredThe 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