1021 Western Cavalier

Probably one of the most charismatic diesel locomotives ever produced (in my opinion).

Short lived, yes

Non-standard (with the rest of the BR network), yes

Hydraulic, yes

Powerful, yes

Were they a pain to maintain, reliable, and expensive to run....I don't know !

Class 52 No: 1021 Western Cavalier resting between duties at Cardiff Canton depot on 3rd March, 1974.

 

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