Class 52 Diesel Hydraulic no D1015 'Western Champion' - this magnificent locomotive was built at Swindon Works in 1963 in the Great Western tradition. It, and it's 73 brothers, was deemed non stan... (more)
D1015 heads a private GBRf charter from Paddington to Minehead for staff to attend a naming ceremony. It is seen here alongside the Kennet and Avon canal at Beech Grove Lock
The sole main-line cetified 'Western' diesel-hydraulic C-C has broken new ground, heading a weekend trip to the Scottish Highlands. On the return run, 'Western Champion' climbs between Inverkeithi... (more)
'Western' diesel-hydraulic C-C breaks new ground for the class, heading to the Highlands of Scotland for a weekend tour, well away from its home turf in the West of England. 'Western Chamion' pull... (more)
Piloting 60085 on the 6V70 Cliffe to St Blazey empty china clay tanks, preserved D1015, Western Champion approaches Tiverton Parkway station, between Taunton and Exeter, in August 2002. The Wester... (more)