4D-003-019D Class 52 Western Crusader BR Green Small Yellow Panels D1004 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted Realistic-Wagon-Load The engine is typical of

The engine is typical of the small Hunslet 0-4-0STs built by Hunslet of Leeds for quarries in North Wales

Both ends are open to give access to both sides of the track

Add to the above the ability to work with DC and super-simple wiring or DCC operation

Manufactured to BRIO's high standards and from FSC Certified wood

a vintage weather vane atop a slatted cupola

4D-003-019D Class 52 Western Crusader BR Green Small Yellow Panels D1004 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted Realistic-Wagon-Load The engine is typical ofThe 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