BR Class 52

* BR Maroon
* BR Blue
* Cab
* Video

The **British Rail Class 52** is a DLC for Train Sim World's West Somerset Railway route featuring the BR Class 52, which operated on the Western Region during the 1960s and 1970s. This is the first BR Western Region and Diesel-Hydraulic locomotive to be added to Train Sim World and the second locomotive dlc for the West Somerset Railway. The loco is featured in the BR Maroon livery.

The BR Class 52 is also featured in the Diesel Legends of the Great Western DLC in BR blue livery. This DLC for the Great Western Express route features the Class 52 as part of a 1970s timetable, before the locomotives entered preservation.

## About BR Class 52

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 Route Add-On 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

## Scenarios and Service Mode

The Class 52 has full service mode integration for the West Somerset Railway, where it can be driven on the same services as the Class 47. There are 3 scenarios featured also:

* Swap Shop - With increased visitors to the West Somerset Railway, a train in service requires additional coaches attaching.
* Western Revival - Lead a Class 52 Rail Tour as it returns towards London, having spent the day at the West Somerset Railway.
* Gala Gathering - Complete a run into Minehead and then help make the Class 52 the centrepiece of a Diesel Gala taking place at the turntable.

A Tutorial is also included.

## Achievements

* CL52 - Class of '52: Complete the Class 52 Introduction tutorial

* CL52 - Top-Notch Western: Complete the Class 52 Scenario 'Swap Shop'

* CL52 - Hydraulic Heaven: Complete 15 services using the Class 52

* CL52 - Western Region: Operate the Class 52 a distance of 520 Miles

* CL52 - Western Master: Complete 52 Passenger Boarding tasks with the Class 52

## Timetable

The BR Class 52 runs a 24 hr timetable. Links can be found below to the appropriate timetables:

* Service Timetable - West Somerset Railway
* Service Timetable - East Coastway
* Service Timetable - Diesel Legends of the Great Western

### Loco Roster

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