Heljan Railway Class 52 Western Queen D1040 BR Emblem Maroon Livery model 5218

A brand new 00 gauge example especially developed by “Heljan Railways as part of their recent series. This Class 52 Western Queen D1040 BR Maroon Livery is being offered in pristine boxed condition. Complete with all paperwork and accessories model ref: 5220

British Rail (BR) assigned Class 52 to the class of 74 large Type 4 diesel-hydraulic locomotives built for the Western Region of British Railways between 1961 and 1964. All the Western Class 52 locomotives were built at Swindon and Crew, all were fitted with two engines driving two transmissions. Whilst the design was largely successful the working life of the class was relatively short.

Seven locomotives have survived into preservation at heritage railways around the UK and one engine D1015 presently operates on the mainline.