Class 52 - D1010 Western Campaigner

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By 1972 all the Westerns were painted in the ubiquitous BR Blue the only livery to be applied to the whole fleet. We all remember 1976 for the summer heatwave that lasted 10 glorio us weeks, but to rail enthusiasts at the time it's remembered as the last hurrah of the Westerns. With its unique design and distinctive sound, the Western was the first diesel locomotive to have a popular following, something which had not been seen since the last days of steam a decade earlier. During those long hot summer days enthusiasts from all parts of the country, either on day trips or if you could afford it a week long Western Rail Rover, descended on the stations and depots of the Western Region to catch a glimpse of the remaining Westerns before their ultimate withdrawal early the following year. Show more