Class 24 Diesel Locomotive D5032 Enamel Badge
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ITEM SPECIFICS
Type: Railway Locomotive Badge
Theme: British Rail Class 24 Diesel (No. D5032)
Era: c. 1970s–1980s (Late 20th Century)
Material: Gilt-metal with vitreous enamel front
Colour: Green, black, red, and cream with gilt border
Attachment: Horizontal pin-back (intact & working)
Dimensions: approx. 4.3 cm W × 2.5 cm H
Weight: approx. 8 g
Marks: None visible
Condition: Used – very good; minor surface wear consistent with age; enamel bright and complete
Used – very good condition. WYSIWYG – SEE PHOTOS – COMMENTS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY.
Vintage gilt-metal and vitreous enamel badge showing the preserved British Railways Class 24 Diesel Locomotive No. D5032, painted in green livery. Rectangular form with bright gilt edging and textured reverse. Fitted with a secure pin-back clasp.
A fine collectible piece for enthusiasts of classic British diesel traction, BR Type 2 designs, and mid-20th-century locomotive memorabilia. ✨
Item will be carefully packed and shipped for free by a tracked and insured courier to your door efficiently.
Condition Grade & Flaws: Very good overall; no enamel chips or cracks; gilt still bright; light handling marks only.
Authenticity Indicators: Correct enamel process, period clasp style, and textured gilt reverse typical of 1970s–80s British transport souvenir production.
Maker / Origin: Unmarked; likely UK-made by one of the main enamel badge producers (e.g. Premier Badges Ltd or Fattorini Birmingham).
Purpose: Enthusiast souvenir or society issue commemorating BR Class 24 Diesel (No. D5032).
Rarity & Trend: Scarce subject; specific numbered locomotive badges are sought after by diesel preservation followers
.RESEARCH
Prototype: BR Class 24 (Type 2) diesel-electric locomotives, built 1958–1961 at Derby and Crewe Works; D5032 entered service 1959, withdrawn 1978.
Preservation: D5032 “Helen Turner” preserved on the Severn Valley Railway (running number 24032).
Cultural Context: Part of the early “Sulzer” series that formed the backbone of BR’s early dieselisation programme.
Collector Interest: Popular among BR diesel era enthusiasts, model railway collectors, and SVR preservation supporters.