Railway Preservation Stories #4 | The Deltic Preservation Society

[@darrenhillman8396]

Great video. I am proud to say that I have been a member of the DPS since early 1981. It makes me feel old to think that these majestic machines have been in preservation for twice the length of their main line service with BR, which was a mere twenty years! It is entirely due to the enthusiast members and those who donate towards the upkeep of them that we have these three to enjoy. I implore anyone who has watched this video that loves the Deltics, to join the DPS (if they haven’t already) and make a contribution to towards the locomotives running costs.

[@jdavis460]

As a young footplate man I cut my teeth on these (amongst others) at Kings cross great days working with great blokes. Stood me in good stead for the next 45 years.

[@hittitecharioteer]

Superb documentary. Classes 37 and 55 hit the spot for me. Thanks for this worthy record on the Class 55 history; and well done to all within, and supporting from without, this worthy organisation: The Deltic Preservation Society.

[@studebaker4217]

As a trainspotter, aged about 6, I was amazed when I saw the Prototype running just outside Liverpool without knowing anything about it. Definitely a lifetime memory, now 72. Thanks for preserving three of these wonderful machines.

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Great work being carried out to preserve these wonderful deltics

[@doctorhouxoflemans]

As a kid these machines were mesmerising. I grew up in Barnet and there was a footbridge over the ECML just north of a tunnel and south of Oakleigh Park station where you could hear their distinctive sound. Us kids would hear it in the tunnel and say “It’s a Deltic!” and shortly after it would burst from the tunnel at full chat heading north. That was 50 years ago, but writing this, I’m transported back in time to the mid 70’s. Fantastic 👍🙏❤

[@turboslag]

I wasn't aware there were so few of these loco's built, or, that they were unique to the ECML! That makes my memory and experience of the Deltic even more special. Between 1973 and 1977 I travelled on Deltic powered trains, first between Newcastle Upon Tyne, then from York to Kings Cross on a regular basis, by virtue of company training courses in Croydon. I recall them having such a powerfull presence and sound. When I disembarked at Kings Cross I loved the throb and warm air radiating from them as I walked slowly past on my way off the platform. Wish I'd thought to take some photo's at the time, I just didn't realise I was part of a short lived era!

[@keithdean5597]

I was a second man at kx got to drive all these beasts . Left and joined police for 31 yrs (worst mistake ever) loved the Deltic . Favourite trick put loco in engine only (isolates dead man) Hide behind bulkhead then with power off coast through Peterborough Station Looking like no one was driving.. Lol That's 1974 British rail

[@3RTracing]

it is remarkable how the Deltic 2 cycle sound exactly like an EMD diesel, which was the American standard for many decades. EMD locomotives are still being built and sent all over the world. Seeing and hearing a Deltic is truly a pleasure. It would be nice to have some shots from the engine room underway. I suspect the decibel level is very high well in excess of 120 decibels.

[@davidfuller581]

Yes, Deltics are extremely loud. And yeah it does sound an awful lot like a 645, doesn't it?

[@Dave-yy8wx]

Great to see the locos and some of the team. Since joining the DPS last year, I have had the opportunity to volunteer at the Deltic Depot at Barrow Hill and have enjoyed the time spent both on the locos and on the Meet and Greet team. Come and say hello if you are down near Chesterfield. Dave

[@paultierney8867]

Brings back so many memories of watching them on the embankment looking from nine springs park on the approachup to Hitchin. I will never forget the sound or great view. I love the HST too, but Deltics remain my favourite. Thanks for the video, I remain an avid supporter. You all do so much great and worthwhile work.

[@Julie-ye8uh]

Happy memories. More please. Our local heritage railways should be operational at Easter.

[@danielmarshall4587]

GOOD VIDEO thank you, and a big thank you to the contributors for their time... and for keeping these locomotives working.

[@Julie-ye8uh]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing the bubble car on our local line. The scenery really adds to the shot.

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Brilliant cheers 👍🏆🇬🇧

[@DavidTurner-r1k]

Well done lads, Pete I remember you with Bob Peach at KX.

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello. A friend used to build those at English Electric at Clayton le Moore's. He's 82 years old now.

[@jammiedodger7040]

The Class 55 and Class 37 are great looking locomotives.

[@nablicman]

Great video great channel very well produced nice to see some quality content hope to see some more of the deltics futher adventures 🙂

[@grandadgamer8390]

Fantastic vid, last one I was on was on North York. Amazing piece of engineering. Got quite a few OO scale ones as well 🙂👍

[@johnrees]

What a great video chaps

[@richardprice7763]

Always loved the BR colour scheme, would have been nice to have seen a large BR logo on the side of a 55 like 37s etc...

[@krismangila1594]

BR couldn't place the large BR logos like the Class 32s due to the fact they have windows and nameplates.

[@OscarOSullivan]

It is quite a nice livery

[@diorocks5858]

I saw every class 55 train spotting mostly at WGC, also remember the type 32 I went to Swindon at the breakers so sad to see. I loved the type 42 as well

[@Pinza7]

Zontar came to earth because of the Deltics.

[@christagulliver269]

A fascinating unique engine, developed from which marine unit?

[@jamesbrett6518]

Time to read wikipedia!

[@terrier_productions]

10:28 For those wondering, D9009 was due to attend the GCR's spring diesel gala between April 29th and May 2nd this year however, she failed on either day 1 or 2 of the event. I have no idea if she is still on site or if she has been taken home for further repairs. I have no idea what the cause of failure was.

[@BrickishRail]

She's still at the GCR. Repairs have been completed with a few successful start ups and test runs around Loughborough.

[@terrier_productions]

@@BrickishRail that's good.. I wonder if she will be ready for the diesel gala later this year?

[@howismadbuilersincinhugedebt.]

I have seen them all I missed the convoy to Shildon but I was lucky enough to stand next to the engine air intakes without knowing what they were and without knowing about natural frequency of vibration but felt my ribs vibrating in time to the induction impulses (Platform 10 was it? the main Northbound - at York😂😂)

[@chrisst8922]

Pretty soon they'll be six and a half Deltics!

[@dave07drummer]

after finding my late Fathers spotting books, i note 55008 was the only Deltic he never saw anywhere, anyone know any history on this one?

[@cumbrianrailways7310]

My grandad (dads side) was involved with the beginning of the dps group .last name Harris(don't know his first)

[@alexhamilton4084]

Around the 22 minute mark I thought the guy was saying “pie unit”. Then I realised what he was saying. 😂

[@chrisp4170]

For lunch he had a steak and ale power.

[@peterg957]

With 3300 hp available and topping over 100 mph Lovely Jubbly however I used to drive the 43's out of Kings X up the ECML... With 4500 hp under the bonnet ( 2250 hp ) one up front and one up the botty there was plenty of power on tap... Pulling out of the station on notch five with the Paxman Valenta turbo's screaming their little heads off and clouds of exhaust smoke ( sorry Greta Thunberg ) was something to behold with more excitement to enjoy... 125 mph here we come although they would top 148 mph... Now there is food for thought but as I did not fancy tea and biscuits with the Boss well need I say more..

[@chrisp4170]

Does 009 have two engines in, just running on one?

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

English Electric, sounds like they make fridges, but responsible for Deltic locos, lightning fighter jets, Canberra jet bombers,

[@gemmaohagan7518]

First

[@keithdean5597]

Comming up out of Wakefield .the wheels would spin so sandbox had to be used .You can see HMP Wakefield as you leave . Funny years later I was sending criminals to it .

[@simon-oy6um]

Only 24 built ?im surprised ,thought theyre were more 😊😇

[@12crepello]

Only 22!

[@I_am_NEVER_wrong]

Why do Deltics not have 55 as part of their number instead they see to use just use D and a number?

[@BrickishRail]

The numbering system for British locomotives changed in the early 1970s to a system known as TOPS (Total Operations Processing System). Prior to this, diesel locomotives were given a 'D' prefix and a number denoted by Type (Deltics were Type 5's, so received numbers D9000 onwards). When TOPS came into use, the Deltics were reclassified as Class 55s, and so received numbers 55xxx, for example, D9009 became 55009.

[@kieronbower8549]

Just prefer a class 40

[@jammiedodger7040]

The digital signal Signal system is stupid literally just making more points of failure.

[@Jesusisking2785]

What I'd the point in heritage if you are gonna stick a bunch of electronics in it it should stay original

[@BrickishRail]

No chance of it running on the mainline without the necessary equipment

[@Jesusisking2785]

@@BrickishRail I understand that I just hate when red tape and bureaucracy get in the way. I mean if the system was not safe or broken I could deal with that. I know this is about making it safer in their eyes but I don't trust digital stuff analog is just simple straightforward and easy to teach. But oh well time marches on I guess