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## About This Content
Built to work top-link expresses, the BR Class 52 spent its days racing
through BR’s Western Region and now enjoys retirement on heritage railways.

1955, the modernisation plan of British Railways was published. The plan
called for all regions to gradually phase out steam locomotives in favour of
modern diesel motive power. Most of the network opted for diesel-electric
technology, the Western Region however took a different approach, and started
chasing the idea of using hydraulic transmission.

A handful of designs would be produced in the following years for various
duties, but none would be as striking as the “Western” which first rolled off
the production line in the early 1960s. Derived from German diesel hydraulic
technology, the “Western” was fitted with two engines, that when combined
resulted in a much higher tractive effort than the previously built efforts.

The Class 52 was capable of achieving 90 mph, and unofficial records claim
they reached speeds of 110 mph, nevertheless, they defined the standard for
GWR express operation throughout the 1960s and 1970s, proving diesel-hydraulic
traction could be used effectively. However, this reign only lasted until 1977
when they were displaced by the new BR Class 50 and British Rail’s flagship
High Speed Train sets.

From a total pool of 74 locomotives, only 7 would survive into preservation
and, even though this remaining few exist in various conditions, some are
operational and call the West Somerset Railway their home.

Please note: Train Sim World: West Somerset Railway is required, as a separate
purchase, in order to utilise the content featured in this add-on.
## Key Features

* BR Class 52 ‘Western’ in Maroon Livery
* Accurate, true-to-life performance and handling
* Highly authentic driving characteristics and interactive controls, including individual engine controls
* Includes three engaging scenarios and an interactive tutorial for West Somerset Railway
* Operable in Service Mode in West Somerset Railway with more than 15 services to take control of
* Download size: 69.6mb

Train Sim World: BR Class 52 ‘Western’ Loco Add-On