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All train classes · Diesel traction

Class 52

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Built from 1961–64 by British Railways and Swindon Works, the Class 52 was a diesel mixed-traffic class introduced in 1961 and built for up to 90 mph operation.

Summary

  • Vehicle entries 7
  • Indexed videos 689
  • Stock type Locomotive
  • Power source Diesel
  • Most indexed vehicle D1015 (487 appearances)
  • Builder British Railways / Swindon Works
  • Built 1961–1964
  • Introduced 1961
  • Wheel arrangement C-C
  • Top speed 90 mph
Vehicles with the most indexed videos

Ranked by distinct linked videos. A metadata association is not, by itself, visual confirmation.

#1
D1015
487
video appearances
#2
D1062
194
video appearances
#3
D1013
39
video appearances
#4
D1010
26
video appearances
#5
D1041
20
video appearances
Class 52 (7 entries)
Locomotive number Video appearances
D1010
Western Campaigner
26
D1013
Western Ranger
39
D1015
Western Champion
487
D1023
Western Fusilier
19
D1041
Western Prince
20
D1048
Western Lady
17
D1062
Western Courier
194