🚆✨ The Mighty Westerns – Icons of the Diesel-Hydraulic Era The Class 52 “Western” locomotives were some of the most distinctive diesels to ever run on British Rail. Introduced in the 1960s for the Western Region, their bold design, hydraulic transmission, and powerful performance made them unforgettable. Painted in striking liveries like maroon, green, and BR blue, the Westerns became fan favourites – but their careers were sadly cut short by the mid-1970s. 🎥 In this video, we explore the full

The Class 52 “Western” – The Pride of the Diesel-Hydraulic Era! ...

The Class 52 “Western” – The Pride of the Diesel-Hydraulic Era! 💛🚂 Few locomotives capture the spirit of the Western Region quite like the Class 52 “Western”. Built between 1961 and 1964 at Swindon and Crewe Works, these magnificent diesel-hydraulics were the flagship express locomotives of the Great Western’s diesel age. Powered by two Maybach MD655 engines delivering a combined 2,700 horsepower, the Westerns were capable of speeds up to 90 mph, hauling prestigious trains such as the Bristoli

Warship Class Locomotives – Power, Speed & Pure Western Region Style! 🚂 The legendary Warship Class diesels were some of the boldest locomotives ever to run on Britain’s rails. Inspired by German design and built for the Western Region in the late 1950s, these sleek Type 4s brought a new era of speed, power, and modern diesel efficiency. With their distinctive hydraulic transmission, sharp nose profiles, and roaring acceleration, Warships became icons of the transition from steam to diesel. The

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