Swindon and Crewe
BR Class 52 Western
British Rail Class 52
England · 1961
Specification
| Class | British Rail Class 52 |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Western, diesel hydraulic, Western Champion |
| Builder | Swindon and Crewe |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Country built | England |
| Region | Britain |
| Operators | British Rail Western Region |
| Era | Dieselisation |
| Motive power | Diesel |
| Role | Express |
| UIC | C-C |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 74 |
| Power | 2,700 hp from two Maybach MD655 engines |
| Tractive effort | About 67,000 lbf maximum |
| Top speed | 145 km/h · 90 mph |
| Weight | About 108 tonnes |
| Length | 68 ft |
| Status | Operational heritage |