BR Class 52 Locomotives in Preservation during the Pre Digital Age (BR52- 01P)
BR Class 52 Locomotives in Preservation during the Pre-Digital Age
(1988-1994)
Volume BR52-01P
Another feature in this newer series of Vintage Traction from the pre digital era, from the mid 1980's to the turn of the milenium, when the digital age started to put an end to analogue video...
This feature is on the Preservation scene and features the Diesel Hydraulic BR Class 52 or more commonly referred to as 'Westerns', built between 1961 and 1964, either at the Swindon or at the Crewe Works. Fitted with two Maybach Engines, producing 2,700 HP and Voith North British Hydraulic Transmission. These Locomotives worked all over the Western Network from Penzance, to South Wales, The Midlands and other areas, hauling all types of freight and passenger trains. In their final years the remainder of the class were hauling farewell specials all over the Southern Country area. Fortunately a few of the class were rescued from the 'cutters' torch and were purchased for preservation.
This feature covers the period from around 1988 to 1994 and the scenes were captured on The Severn Valley Railway and The West Somerset Railway during this period. I do hope you enjoy the feature and please comment and like, if you feel the video was of some enjoyment and nostalgia to watch.
This video features preserved BR Class 52 locomotives, commonly known as 'Westerns', during the pre-digital era. These diesel-hydraulic engines were built between 1961 and 1964 at Swindon or Crewe Works and operated across the Western Network, including areas such as Penzance, South Wales, and the Midlands. The footage highlights their role in hauling freight and passenger services, as well as farewell specials in their later years. Locations mentioned include Swindon, Crewe, Penzance, and several heritage railway sites. Operators associated with these locomotives include British Railways, Southern, and West Midlands Trains.
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