4D-003-020D Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted Locomotive started to be issued to

started to be issued to the troops in October 1943 as they became available

Exterior tanks

two coaches

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4D-003-020D Class 52 Western Trooper BR Blue Full Yellow Ends D1033 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted Locomotive started to be issued toThe 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