Description: British Rail Class 52A Class 52 at Old Oak Common TMD in 1976.Type and originPower typeDiesel-hydraulicBuilderSwindon Works (30)Crewe Works (44)Build date1961–1964Total produced74SpecificationsConfiguration: • UICC′C′ • CommonwealthC-CGauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gaugeWheel diameter3 ft 7 in (1.092 m)Minimum curve4.5 chains (300 ft; 91 m)Wheelbase54 ft 8 in (16.66 m)Length68 ft 0 in (20.73 m)Width8 ft 8 in (2.64 m)Height12 ft 11+3⁄4 in (3.96 m)Loco weight108 long tons (110 t; 121 short tons)Fuel capacity850 imp gal (3,900 L; 1,020 US gal)Prime mover2 × Maybach MD655(64.5 L or 3,940 cu in)TransmissionHydraulicMU workingNot fittedTrain heatingSteamTrain brakesVacuum; later Dual (Airand Vacuum)Performance figuresMaximum speed90 mph (140 km/h)Power outputEngines: 1,350 bhp(1,007 kW) at 1,500 rpm × 2 At rail: 2,000 hp (1,491 kW)Tractive effortMaximum: 66,700 lbf (297 kN) Continuous: 45,200 lbf(201 kN)@ 14.5 mph (23.3 km/h)[1]Brakeforce50 long tons-force (498 kN)CareerOperatorsWestern Region of British RailwaysNumbersD1000–D1073NicknamesWesterns, Wizzos, Thousands.Axle load classRoute availability 7Withdrawn1973–1977Disposition7 preserved, remainder scrappedThe British Rail Class 52 is a class of 74 Type 4 Diesel- Hydraulic Locomotives built for the Western Region of British Railways between 1961 and 1964. All were given two-word names, the first word being "Western" and thus the type became known as 'Westerns'. Trix was one of the first to make the Class 52 model which was in 3-8mm scale starting in 1965 and it is still a very attractive model today. It has been part of my personal collection of British outline locos and equipment for over 30 years and is in excellent condition for its age. No broken or missing parts, although I carried out a minor repair to one of the buffer heads which I've tried to show in the photo. It was made by Liliput for Trix in the UK. It has been in storage for most of the past 15-20 years; recently serviced and runs very well, with operational lights at both ends. The box is in very good condition for its age although the plastic liner is showing cracks and wear. Comes with the original extra headcodes. Please examine the photos carefully and contact me if you have any questions. Now downsizing and selling my collections and this is the next to go.
Price: 85 CAD
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Power Type: DC
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Color: Maroon
Replica of: BR Class 52
Material: Plastic & Metal
Grade: C-7 Excellent
Year Manufactured: 1965
Scale: 1:87
Control System: Analog
Franchise: British Railways
Gauge: HO
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Trix
Type: Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive
Rail System: Two-Rail System
Features: Light Function
Unit Quantity: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom