4D-003-021 OO Gauge Western Invader BR Maroon SYP D1009 N Gauge Spares Die cast Chassis and footplate

Die cast Chassis and footplate for excellent adhesion and pulling power

freight and milk traffic workings

Keyed axles (similar to the Dapol N Gauge A4/A3) to prevent quartering slippage

Kit requires assembly and painting

help with the setting of trip pin height and can be further used as a handy track and back to back gauge

4D-003-021 OO Gauge Western Invader BR Maroon SYP D1009 N Gauge Spares Die cast Chassis and footplateThe Class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotive was introduced by the BR Western Region in 1962 to provide high speed passenger and freight services. To achieve this the locomotive was fitted with two Maybach engines coupled with a Voith 3 speed hydraulic transmission. This had the added advantage that the locomotive could still run if one engine failed. Problems with the transmission however, meant that the locomotive experienced very high maintenance and