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In 1982, Western Ranger was used in the filming of the BBC TV sit-com [[L For Lester]]. |
In 1982, Western Ranger was used in the filming of the BBC TV sit-com [[L For Lester]]. |
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On 11 May 1984, D1013 was the first SVR locomotive to work onto the newly acquired [[Kidderminster]] site, hauling a load of sleepers for installation at the station which still under construction at the time<ref>SVR News 77</ref> |
On 11 May 1984, D1013 was the first SVR locomotive to work onto the newly acquired [[Kidderminster]] site, hauling a load of sleepers for installation at the station which still under construction at the time.<ref>SVR News 77</ref> |
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On 10 October 2009 she was withdrawn for overhaul at [[Bridgnorth]], with rewiring a particular priority. {{As of | 2018|10}} the work is progressing, with D1013 planned to go to the [[Diesel Depot]] in late 2018 to facilitate the rest of her overhaul.<ref>WLA Facebook 12 October 2018</ref> |
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{{As of | 2018}}, D1013 has been undergoing an extended overhaul since 2009 at [[Bridgnorth]]. It is currently planned to return to service in 2018.<ref>[http://www.westernlocomotives.co.uk WLA Website], retrieved 21/12/2015</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 21:46, 12 October 2018
| BR Class 52 D1013 Western Ranger | |
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 D1013 Western Ranger at Bewdley in 2009 | |
| Built By | BR Swindon Works |
| Configuration | C-C |
| Power type | Diesel Hydraulic |
| Status | Under overhaul |
| Loco Number | D1013 |
| History | |
| Built | 1962 |
| Designed By | British Railways |
| Type | Class 52 |
| 1977 | Purchased by private owner |
| 1978 | Moved to SVR |
| 2009 | Overhaul began |
| Technical | |
| Length | 68ft |
| Weight | 108t |
British Railways (BR) assigned Class 52 to the Type 4 diesel-hydraulic locomotives built between 1961 and 1964 for BR(W). All were given two-word names beginning "Western", hence the type became known as Westerns.
D1013 in service[edit | edit source]
D1013 Western Ranger was outshopped from BR Swindon Works in December 1962. Following service at Cardiff Canton, Old Oak Common, Swansea Landore and Plymouth Laira, Western Ranger was withdrawn from service in 1977 after around 1.3 million miles in service.
D1013 in preservation[edit | edit source]
D1013 was bought privately from BR by a member of the Western Locomotive Association in May 1977. Following purchase the locomotive was repainted in original maroon livery. In company with D1062 Western Courier, D1013 moved to the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway, and following tyre turning at Cardiff Canton both arrived on the SVR on 29 September 1978.
In 1982, Western Ranger was used in the filming of the BBC TV sit-com L For Lester.
On 11 May 1984, D1013 was the first SVR locomotive to work onto the newly acquired Kidderminster site, hauling a load of sleepers for installation at the station which still under construction at the time.[1]
On 10 October 2009 she was withdrawn for overhaul at Bridgnorth, with rewiring a particular priority. As of October 2018[update] the work is progressing, with D1013 planned to go to the Diesel Depot in late 2018 to facilitate the rest of her overhaul.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
Diesel Locomotives
SVR-based locomotives visiting other events
Rolling stock currently under restoration
References[edit | edit source]
SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
Links[edit | edit source]
Western Locomotive Association website
British Rail Class 52 on Wikipedia
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