Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulics:
Viewed from the train hauled by an unidentified BR 'Maroon Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic, D10xx passes Devonport Junction, where the GWR Plymouth - Penzance line (left) diverges from the LSWR / SR Plymouth - Exeter via Okehampton line on the right during the mid 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002871.
An unidentified class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic hauls the 6V53 china clay empties at Three Arch Bridge, Totnes as she begins to climb Rattery bank during July 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002083
D1000 Western Enterprise
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1000 Western Enterprise stands on Cardiff Canton TMD during 1969. Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: SJA000031.
D1000 Western Enterprise rests 'on the blocks' at Penzance, having brought a parcel working west on 6th October 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM004002.
D1000 Western Enterprise rests 'on the blocks' at Penzance, having brought a parcel working west on 6th October 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM004003.
In a classic 1970s image, Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1000 Western Enterprise leaves Dawlish with an 'up' working to Paddington on 11th August 1973. Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000638.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1000 Western Enterprise stands beside a local DMU at Newquay on 15th September 1973. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM007239.
D1000 Western Enterprise leaves Laira Junction running 'light engine' to Plymouth North Road on 6th November 1973. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM004001.
D1001 Western Pathfinder
In a rare covering of snow in South Devon, Class 52 'Western' D1001 Western Pathfinder skirts the Dartmoor foothills at Wrangaton Summit as she works the 1A59 1225 Penzance - Paddington on the 29th December 1970. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000564.
Class 52 'Western' D1001 Western Pathfinder stands at Penzance forming the 1A19 1100 Penzance - Paddington on 6th October 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM004004.
Ref: BM004004.
Western Pathfinder crosses the Plym
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1001 Western Pathfinder crosses Crabtree Viaduct working the 0950 Plymouth - Paddington on the 22nd June 1974.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA69-13
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA69-13
ABOVE: Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1001 Western Pathfinder passes Dainton working the 0830 Cardiff Central - Penzance on the 31st July 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002075
D1002 Western Explorer
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1002 Western Explorer arrives at Liskeard working the 1A89 0835 Penzance - Paddington on the 17th October 1973.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA50-20.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA50-20.
With her twin Maybach V12s erupting into life, Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1002 Western Explorer leaves Liskeard working the 1A89 0835 Penzance - Paddington on the 17th October 1973. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA50-21.
D1003 Western Pioneer
Diverted over the Southern route to Waterloo, class 52 'Western' D1003 Western Pioneer passes Talaton working the 1430 Paddington - Penzance on 14th April 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002200.
D1004 Western Crusader
Barely 3 months old, Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1002 Western Explorer stands beside GWR 50xx 'Castle' 5091 Cleeve Abbey at Swindon MPD. 3rd June 1962. Photograph: Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002051.
Western Crusader leaves Laira
Wearing BR green livery, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1004 Western Crusader leaves Laira TMD running 'light engine' Laira TMD -
Plymouth North Road on the 15th August 1965.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000198
Plymouth North Road on the 15th August 1965.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000198
Class 52 'Western' D1004 Western Crusader heads 'light engine' from Laira TMD - Plymouth North Road on 15th August 1965. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000025.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1004 Western Crusader leaves Truro working the 1V70 on the 28th April 1970. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002183
Western Crusader at Paddington
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1004 Western Crusader stands at Paddington on the 12th August 1970.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000197
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000197
Western Crusader passes Laira Junction on the motorail
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1004 Western Crusader passes another unidentified 'Western' at Laira Junction working the 0830 Kensington Olympia - St Austell motorail on the 3rd June 1973.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA43-29
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA43-29
D1005 Western Venturer
ABOVE: Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1005 Western Venturer leaves Totnes and starts to climb Rattery bank working the 1C60 1430 Paddington - Penzance on the 23rd August 1969. Copyright Bernard Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000007
D1005 passes through Saltash
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1005 Western Venturer passes through Saltash with a westbound working on the 23rd January 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-4-9
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-4-9
Class 52 'Western' D1005 Western Venturer stands at Weymouth on 12th June 1976. Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000636.
D1006 Western Stalwart
Class 52 'Western' D1006 Western Stalwart departs Gloucester Eastgate working the 1Z40 0918 Paddington - Cheltenham on 27th November 1965. Copyright: B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000211.
D1009 Western Invader
C.lass 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader emerges from Mutley Tunnel working the 0706 Bradford Foster Square - Penzance during the late 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000571.
Class 52 'Western' D1009 Western Invader leaves Plymouth with the 1A19 Penzance - Paddington working as Class 08 D4004 shunts alongside on 6th October 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000209.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader waits to leave Weymouth with the 1320 Weymouth - Derby. 14th August 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002125.
Class 47/0 47095 departs from Weymouth as Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader waits to leave with the 1320 Weymouth - Derby. 14th August 1976. Photograph: Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002126.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader climbs Upwey Bank working the 1320 Weymouth - Derby on 14th August 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002000.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader passes Upwey Wishing Well Halt working the 1320 Weymouth - Derby on 14th August 1976. Photograph: Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002001.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader passes Wishing Well Halt working the 1320 Weymouth - Derby on 14th August 1976. Photograph: Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002002.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1009 Western Invader plunges into Upwey Tunnel working the 1320 Weymouth - Derby on 14th August 1976. Photograph: Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002003.
D1010 Western Campaigner
Viewed from a train hauled by Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner returns to the 'up' line, (having run 'wrong' line), at Rattery Signal Box with the 1N21 1110 Penzance - Bradford, and passes sister 'Western' D1040 Western Queen working the 1C45 0930 Paddington - Plymouth North Road during the 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000207.
In the process of setting a new speed record, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner enters Saltash working the 'Ian Allan non-stop Special' from Paddington - Penzance during May 1966. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002135
Western Campaigner on the Blue Pullmans
In an extremely rare image, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner hauls a Blue Pullman set past Laira Junction working the Plymouth - Paddington 'Holiday Inn Special' on the 28th December 1971.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002151
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002151
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner stands at Abercynon working the 1Z08 0820 Paddington - Cardiff Central via Treherbert, Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare 'Western Requiem' on 13th February 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000208.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner at Treherbert working the 1Z08 0820 Paddington - Treherbert 'Western Requiem' charter on the 13th February 1977.
Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002144.
Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002144.
Class 52 'Western' D1010 Western Campaigner runs around the 'Western Requiem' charter at Treherbert on 13th February 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002143.
Western Campaigner passes Standish Junction
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner passes Standish Junction working the 1Z08 0820 Paddington - Treherbert 'Western Requiem' charter on the 13th February 1977.
Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000299
Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000299
D1011 Western Thunderer
Known to 'Western' enthusiasts as 'Thunder-box,' Class 52 'Western' D1011 Western Thunderer passes Dawlish working the 1C58 1330 Paddington - Paignton on the 23rd July 1969. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000569.
With only 5 coaches in tow that hardly justify a combined power of almost 5000hp at the helm, Class 42 'Warship' D823 Hermes pilots Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1011 Western Thunderer into Saltash working the 1C30 0830 Paddington - Penzance on 2nd October 1969. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000026.
Class 52 'Western' D1011 Western Thunderer runs 'light' through Tavistock Junction Yard on 9th December 1970. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000212.
D1012 Western Firebrand
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1012 Western Firebrand enters Plymouth North Road during the 1970s whilst a North British class 22 waits to head to Millbay with a demolition train.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000166
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000166
ABOVE: Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1012 Western Firebrand leaves Newton Abbot working the 1C60 1430 Paddington - Penzance on 28th April 1971. Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002152.
ABOVE: Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1012 Western Firebrand passes Chacewater working the 1A45 Penzance - Paddington on 27th October 1973. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM007262.
D1013 Western Ranger
Western Ranger stands at Cardiff Central
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger stands at Cardiff Central having worked the 'Pembroke Coast Express' on the 24th October 1975.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002060
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002060
Western Ranger enters Saltash
Class 52 'Western' D1013 Western Ranger enters Saltash with a 'down' parcels working on the 23rd January 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-4-5
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-4-5
D1013 Western Ranger
A classic Western Region study of class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger at an unknown location circa 1976.
Photograph: Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000040
Photograph: Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000040
Ranger passes Bishopsteignton
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger passes Bishopsteignton working the 1B05 1653 Fridays only Paddington -
Penzance on the 9th July 1976.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002054
Penzance on the 9th July 1976.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002054
Western Ranger passes Dobwalls, Cornwall
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger passes Dobwalls, Cornwall working the 1V76 0920 Liverpool Lime Street - Penzance on the 14th September 1976.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002053
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM002053
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger passes Middle Box working the 1Z18 0940 Paddington - Hereford charter on the 26th September 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002027
Western Ranger on depot
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger stands on depot at an unknown WR diesel depot, believed to be Landore TMD, circa 1976. Can you help us identify this location?
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000038
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000038
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger climbs Dainton bank during October 1976. Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002086
.Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger stands at Plymouth working the 1B94 1800 Penzance - Bristol Temple Meads on the 12th January 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002052.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger stands at Plymouth working the 1E61 1800 Penzance - Sheffield on the 12th January 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000213.
Western Ranger arrives at Waterloo
The London & South Western termini of London Waterloo reverberates once more to the sound of twin Maybach V12s as class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1013 Western Ranger stands with the Weymouth - waterloo 'Southern Belle' charter of the 19th February 1977.
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000039
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000039
D1014 Western Leviathian
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1014 Western Leviathian passes Churston working the 1A67 1435 Kingswear - Paddington on the 26th July 1969. Photograph: Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002311
D1015 Western Champion
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1015 Western Champion stands at Plymouth on 31st July 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000167.
D1017 Western Warrior
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1017 Western Warrior leaves Torquay and passes Torquay East Signal Box during the 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000563.
D1019 Western Challenger
In a scene of change & transition, with construction of the new M5 motorway well under way alongside, class 52 'Western' D1019 Western Challenger storms through Cullompton with the 1M99 during 1969. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002129
D1020 Western Hero
Obviously catching the eye of the cyclist, Class 42 'Warship' D800 Sir Brian Robertson waits to come off the Fowey branch as Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1020 Western Hero crosses St Blazey Bridge on the GWR main line above on the 23rd April 1968. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000475.
North British Class 43 'Warship' D843 Sharpshooter + Class 52 'Western' D1020 Western Hero enter Saltash with the 1C30 0830 Paddington - Penzance on 10th October 1969. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000024.
D1021 Western Cavalier
Western Cavalier enters Totnes
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1021 Western Cavalier enters Totnes working the 1C60 1430 Paddington - Penzance during the summer of 1970.
Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000873
Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000873
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1021 Western Cavalier leaves Exeter St Davids working the 1V93 1005 Edinburgh Waverley - Plymouth on the 26th June 1976.Photograph: Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: SJA000001.
D1022 Western Sentinel
Western Sentinel at Plymouth
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1022 Western Sentinel reverses a train of coaching stock into Plymouth Station on the 7th June 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-22-10
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-22-10
D1022 outside Plymouth Station - 1976
Class 52 'Western' D1022 Western Sentinel shunts coaching stock into Plymouth Station on the 7th June 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-22-9
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-22-9
D1023 Western Fusilier
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1023 Western Fusilier stands on Exeter Stabling Point on the 23rd February 1977, having worked the final revenue earning hydraulic freight on BR. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001076.
D1026 Western Centurion
ABOVE: Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1026 Western Centurion passes Devonport Junction working the 1V71 0740 Leeds - Penzance on the 1st June 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000046.
D1027 Western Lancer
GWR 50xx 'Castle' 5014 Goodrich Castle stands beside almost new Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1073 Western Bulwark at Swindon MPD. Circa 1964. Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: SJA000078.
Western Lancer enters Ivybridge yard
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1027 Western Lancer enters Ivybridge yard with an engineers train. 9th September 1973.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA48-25
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA48-25
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1027 Western Lancer crosses the A30 at Tregoss Summit working the 1A15 1030 Newquay - Paddington on 24th August 1974. Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002658.
D1028 Western Hussar
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1028 Western Hussar crosses Lipson Junction, Plymouth with an 'up' London express on 16th March 1974. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA61-13A.
D1029 Western Legionnaire
Ex-works D1029 leaves Plymouth
An immaculate ex-works D1029 Western Legionnaire leaves Plymouth working the 1240 Penzance - Paddington on 24th April 1974.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA64-36A
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA64-36A
Western Legionnaire leaves Plymouth
In immaculate condition, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1029 Western Legionnaire leaves Plymouth working the 1240 Penzance - Paddington on 24th April 1974.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA64-37A
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA64-37A
D1030 Western Musketeer
Western Musketeer passes Tavistock Junction
Wearing chromatic BR blue livery, Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1030 Western Musketeer passes Tavistock Junction working the 1C55 1230 Paddington - Penzance during Spring 1968.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000206
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000206
In her BR Chromatic Blue livery, Class 52 'Western' D1030 Western Musketeer crosses Coldrennick Viaduct with a Penzance - Plymouth stopper on 23rd April 1968. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002968.
D1030 passes through Saltash
Looking glorious in her chromatic blue livery, class 52 'Western' D1030 Western Musketeer passes through Saltash 'light engine' on the 21st June 1969.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000213
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000213
D1031 Western Rifleman
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1031 Western Rifleman stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 13th July 1970. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000050
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1031 Western Rifleman enters Par on 11th May 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000127.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1031 Western Rifleman passes Harford working the 1A45 1240 Penzance - Paddington on 13th May 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000005.
D1033 Western Trooper
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1033 Western Trooper stands at Plymouth Station, circa 1975 / 76. Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: SJA000035
D1035 Western Yeoman
In a wonderful period image, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1035 Western Yeoman waits at Plymouth North Road with the 1A71 working to Paddington during May 1970. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001396.
Crossing the former LSWR route to Waterloo, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1035 Western Yeoman crosses the Royal Albert Bridge at St Budeaux working the 1710 Plymouth - Penzance during the Summer of 1968. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000982.
D1036 Western Emperor
The Emperor leaves Plymouth
In a wonderful black & white monochrome image of the period, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1036 Western Emperor leaves Plymouth North Road on the 6th August 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-29-11
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-29-11
Western Emperor leaving Plymouth
In the long hot summer of 1976, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1036 Western Emperor leaves Plymouth on the 6th August 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-29-12
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-29-12
D1037 Western Empress
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1037 Western Empress working the 1V73 0850 Liverpool Lime Street - Plymouth leaves Bristol Temple Meads and passes class 35 Hymek D7005 on the 25th August 1969. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000047
Class 52 'Western' D1037 Western Empress leaves Plymouth working the 0730 Paddington - Penzance on the 21st January 1974. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA56-6.
Western Empress crosses Keyham Viaduct
Class 52 'Western' D1037 Western Empress crosses Keyham Viaduct during the 1970s.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000567
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000567
D1038 Western Sovereign
Looking like a hydraulic graveyard, Class 52 'Westerns' D1060 Western Dominion (nearest the camera), D1038 Western Sovereign, D1042 Western Princess & D1039 Western King gather at Laira on the 22nd November 1973. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA52-18A
D1039 Western King
Looking like a hydraulic graveyard, Class 52 'Westerns' D1060 Western Dominion (nearest the camera), D1038 Western Sovereign, D1042 Western Princess & D1039 Western King gather at Laira on the 22nd November 1973. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA52-18A
D1040 Western Queen
Viewed from a train hauled by Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1010 Western Campaigner returns to the 'up' line, (having run 'wrong' line), at Rattery Signal Box with the 1N21 1110 Penzance - Bradford, and passes sister 'Western' D1040 Western Queen working the 1C45 0930 Paddington - Plymouth North Road during the 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000207.
D1041 Western Prince
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1041 Western Prince passes Dockyard Halt, Devonport with an 'up' working on the 17th August 1976. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA120-30-10
D1041 Western Prince passes Dockyard Halt
Class 52 'Western' D1041 Western Prince passes Dockyard Halt with an 'up' working on the 17th August 1976.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-30-11
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA120-30-11
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1041 Western Prince stands underneath the overall roof at Penzance, having arrived with the 1V71 0740 Leeds - Penzance on the 3rd February 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000131.
Class 52 'Western' D1041 Western Prince rests under the overall roof at Penzance having arrived with the 1V71 0740 Leeds - Penzance on the 3rd February 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000130.
Class 52 'Western' D1041 Western Prince waits departure from Penzance forming the 1E61 1800 Penzance - Sheffield Midland on 3rd February 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000153.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1041 Western Prince waits underneath the winter moonlight at Penzance whilst forming the 1E61 1800 Penzance - Sheffield Midland on the 3rd February 1977. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002140.
D1042 Western Princess
Looking like a hydraulic graveyard, Class 52 'Westerns' D1060 Western Dominion (nearest the camera), D1038 Western Sovereign, D1042 Western Princess & D1039 Western King gather at Laira on the 22nd November 1973. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA52-18A
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulics D1038 Western Sovereign (left) & D1042 Western Princess (right) await the inevitable call to Swindon at the Laira dump on the 22nd November 1973. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA52-19A.
D1043 Western Duke
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1043 Western Duke in BR Chromatic Blue livery passes Hemerdon Summit working the 1C51 1030 Paddington - Penzance during March 1969. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000570.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1043 Western Duke passes Dinnaton, Ivybridge working the 1A45 1240 Penzance - Paddington on the 14th June 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000006.
D1045 Western Viscount
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1045 Western Viscount passes through Saltash with the Royal Train on 14th August 1966. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000023.
D1046 Western Marquis
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1046 Western Marquis passes Tiverton Junction working the 6V53 china clay empties on the 1st August 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001100.
D1048 Western Lady
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1048 Western Lady speeds through Goring working the 1C77 1500 Paddington - Swansea on 23rd March 1973. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002029.
A rare preserved image of D1048 Western Lady during her time based on the then embryonic Bodmin & Wenford Railway. Having just arrived by rail from Steamport Southport and via the 1988 Laira Depot Open Day, D1048 Western Lady stands at Bodmin General on 21st August 1988. Copyright: Steve Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: 1456.
D1049 Western Monarch
A 'Western' on the Southern! Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1049 Western Monarch enters Ford, in the suburbs of Plymouth, on the Southern route from Plymouth to Exeter, working the 1146 Plymouth - Waterloo. August 1964. Copyright: B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002802.
D1053 Western Patriarch
Class 52 'Western' D1053 Western Patriarch runs 'light engine' past the fuelling point at Laira Depot on the 2nd September 1976. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA120-31-11
In one of my favourite images of my father's, D1053 Western Patriarch passes Laira Depot 'light engine' on the 2nd September 1976. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA120-31-12.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1053 Western Patriarch climbs Dainton bank and passes the former sidings on the final approach to Dainton Tunnel working the 1A45 1240 Penzance - Paddington on the 28th May 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001107
D1054 Western Governor
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1054 Western Governor stands outside Crewe Works during February 1963. Western Governor officially entered traffic on 2nd March 1963, with the headcode of 1X97 indicating she had recently been on main line testing. Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001051.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1054 Western Governor stands at Newton Abbot during June 1965. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000565.
D1055 Western Advocate
.Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1055 Western Advocate leaves Plymouth North Road (during the station's remodelling) working the 1V76 0915 Liverpool Lime Street - Penzance on 26th March 1974. Copyright: Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA61-34.
D1056 Western Sultan
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1056 Western Sultan passes Mutley 'light engine' during the 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000568.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1056 Western Sultan idles away at Laira Junction during the 1960s. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002079
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydrauic D1056 Western Sultan prepares to leave Par during c. 1976.
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: SJA000034
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: SJA000034
D1057 Western Chieftain
Southern meets Western
Class 33 'Crompton' D6524 (later to become 33016) stands beside class 52 'Western' D1057 Western Chieftain at Exeter St Davids on the 25th August 1973.
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000102
Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: BM000102
With a diverted Western Region service, class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1057 Western Chieftain enters Honiton on the 14th April 1974. Copyright B. Mills Collection / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001105
Western Chieftain leaves Westbury
A work stained D1057 Western Chieftain leaves Westbury with a westbound express, circa 1976.
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000037
Copyright CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: SJA000037
D1060 Western Dominion
Looking like a hydraulic graveyard, Class 52 'Westerns' D1060 Western Dominion (nearest the camera), D1038 Western Sovereign, D1042 Western Princess & D1039 Western King gather at Laira on the 22nd November 1973. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA52-18A
D1062 Western Courier
Class 52 'Western' D1062 Western Courier leaves Plymouth during the Summer of 1974.
Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM003174.
Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM003174.
D1063 Western Monitor
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1063 Western Monitor climbs away from Truro with the 1C55 working to Penzance on the 28th April 1970. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002155
D1064 Western Regent
In an image where you can almost hear the Maybach V12 MD655s of Western Regent simmering away, D1064 Western Regent stands at Paddington preparing for the 'off' as she forms the 1B10 0645 Paddington - Birmingham New Street during February 1975. Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM004487.
D1066 Western Prefect
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1066 Western Prefect enters Plymouth on 12th April 1974.
Copyright: Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA63-82.
Copyright: Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA63-82.
D1068 Western Reliance
Western Reliance passes Blatchford
Class 52 'Western' D1068 Western Reliance leaves Blatchford Viaduct working the 1M22 0915 Penzance - Manchester Piccadilly on the 15th June 1974.
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA68-7
Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION.
Ref: RJA68-7
Class 52 'Western' D1068 Western Reliance stands at Newquay (complete with seagull!) forming the 2B72 1658 Newquay - Par on 12th June 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM007240.
D1069 Western Vanguard
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1069 Western Vanguard leaves Plymouth North Road during track remodelling working the 2B44 0741 Leeds - Penzance on 22nd April 1974. Copyright: Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA63-55A.
D1070 Western Gauntlet
ABOVE: Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1070 Western Gauntlet passes Coombe St Stephen working the 1B53 1226 Paddington - Penzance on the 29th July 1972. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM001014
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1070 Western Gauntlet passes St Columb Road working the 1A55 1322 Newquay - Paddington on 28th September 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM007217.
Passing St Columb Road, Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1070 Western Gauntlet heads the 1A55 1322 Newquay - Paddington on 28th September 1974. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM007218.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1070 Western Gauntlet leaves Plymouth and returns to Laira 'light engine' on the 7th June 1976. Copyright Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA120-22-2
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1070 Western Gauntlet emerges from Dainton Tunnel working the 1B39 1040 Paddington - Plymouth on the 9th December 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000001
D1071 Western Renown
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1071 Western Renown stands at the top of Platform 6 at Plymouth North Road on 11th July 1974. Copyright: B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM002197.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1071 Western Renown at Middleway Crossing on the Newquay branch working the 1M95 0845 Newquay - Manchester Piccadilly on 21st August 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000165.
Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1071 Western Renown leaves Totnes working the 1B39 1040 Paddington - Plymouth on 7th October 1976. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000008.
D1072 Western Glory
In a classic image by Ron Andrews, Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic D1072 Western Glory working the 1B25 stands beside Class 45/0 'Peak' 45011 at Plymouth North Road on 9th April 1974. Copyright: Ron Andrews / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: RJA62-20A.
Class 52 'Western' D1072 Western Glory descends past Harford with the 7B33 freight working on 28th February 1975. Copyright B. Mills / CLASSIC TRACTION. Ref: BM000004.
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Class 52 'Western' DVDs
Western Cab Ride
WESTERN CAB RIDE is the first volume in a new collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotive cab and footplate rides that are now available from Classic Traction. The Classic Traction Cab Ride Series enables the viewer to experience the thrill of a driver's eye view over some of the country's most historic railway lines. In this first volume, we travel to one of the country's premier preserved lines, as we head to the Severn Valley Railway in Worcestershire. Filmed during one of the railway's renowned and highly acclaimed Driver Experience Courses, we travel for 13 miles from Bewdley to Bridgnorth in one of the Western Region's iconic Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic locomotives, D1013 Western Ranger. Hauling an eight coach load totalling 280 tons, her the magnificent sound of Western Ranger's twin 65 litre Maybach V12s, as she passes through the Severn Valley, culminating in the magnificent ascent of Eardington bank! To conclude, we return to Bewdley, and this time make the journey again, but this time with the aid of computer technology, we make the journey in 'London to Brighton' style, as we journey to Bridgnorth in just over 9 minutes, as we travel along the Severn Valley at a simulated speed of 200mph! This DVD is a perfect tribute to the wonderful Severn Valley Railway, in what many regard as the most iconic diesel classes of all time! RUNNING TIME: 54 mins. PRICE: £19.99 + £3 P&P.
Maybach Legacy - D1015 Western Champion
MAYBACH LEGACY follows on from the success of Classic Traction's other hydraulic DVD - Power of the Maybachs. Devoted to the legacy that still remains of hydraulic power, we see D1015 Western Champion at work on the main line, from her familiar stomping ground of the Penzance to Paddington main line, to working ground-breaking tours over much less familiar territory, such as over the Settle & Carlisle and the Central Wales line in 2005, and her visit to the Swanage Railway in 2007. Dedicated to the years 2005 - 2008, this programme is a welcome companion to Return of the Maybachs and is a DVD that all hydraulic fans will want to savour and enjoy as the years pass, marking a very crucial period in diesel-hydraulic preserved history. RUNNING TIME: 66 mins. PRICE: £19.99 + £3 P&P.
Return of the Maybachs
RETURN OF THE MAYBACHS follows on from Classic Traction's previous DVD devoted to the iconic class 52 'Westerns' diesel-hydraulics, Maybach Legacy. Filmed during 2008 - 2009, this programme focuses on D1015 Western Champion's main line exploits encompassing such varied locations as along the North Wales Coast to Holyhead, her epic charter to Kyle of Lochalsh and the Scottish Highlands, to covering further new hydraulic ground, such as D1015's visits to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Scarborough and York. In addition to these ground-breaking charters, we see D1015 piloting BR Standard 'Britannia' 4-6-2 Pacific 70013 Oliver Cromwell with the 'Royal Duchy' in April 2009 - the very first hydraulic and steam pairing over the South Devon banks since the 1960s! These are just some of the many highlights to be seen in this twin engined 65 litre Maybach V12 filled DVD, which ALL devotees of these iconic and legendary locomotives will want to savour for years to come! RUNNING TIME: 77 mins. PRICE: £19.99 + £3 P&P.
Western Region Memories
WESTERN REGION MEMORIES is a tribute DVD to the highly successful mixed traction diesel gala that was held over the weekend of 12th - 14th June 2009. This event marked the re-entry into traffic of resident class 35 'Hymek' D7017, which had been the subject of a complete engine rebuild by the D&EPG, as well as the visit of newly overhauled class 52 'Western' D1062 Western Courier from the Severn Valley. As if all of this wasn't enough, we also see class 42 'Warship' D832 Onslaught, Western Region Brush type 4 / class 47/8 D1661 North Star, class 25 D7523 and class 14s D9520 & D9526 working hard through the Quantock Hills. In addition, we also investigate the 2007 and 2008 events, which saw visitors such as class 35 'Hymek' D7076 from the East Lancs, as well as D1015 Western Champion, D7612 and class 37 D6737. So, if you want a programme that exudes diesel-hydraulic traction in abundance, and if you want to see 'Warships,' 'Westerns' and 'Hymeks' working hard over the severe and twisting gradients of the West Somerset, then this is the DVD for you! RUNNING TIME: 71 mins. PRICE: £19.99 + £3 P&P.
Maybach Pioneer
2008 marked the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the class 42 & 43 'Warships,' which were concieved out of the V200 class of West Germany. The class was set to completely transform and revolutionise West of England services in the late 1950s, bringing about the rapid elimination of steam power in the west. This DVD examines the myths, legends and history behind this mystical class from conception to preservation and beyond, represented by D832 Onslaught as she tackles the severe gradients of Somerset. Listen to the Maybach magic as her twin V12 MD650 engines reverberate on expresses and goods, together with classes 25, 47 and her larger and more powerful hydraulic brethren, the class 52 'Westerns.' An absolute must for all Maybach fans! RUNNING TIME: 47 mins. PRICE: £19.99 + £3 P&P.