What a sound!! DELTIC .D9015 'Tulyar' LIVES again after 27 years!!! Barrowhill, 3rd August 2024

[@ElCharvo]

Used to lay in bed as a kid hearing Deltics pulling out of Doncaster and Vulcans scrambling from RAF Finningely,awesome sounds.

[@melodymonger]

Very evocative, those two sounds would really stick with you forever 😊

[@philclarke3203]

Bet you didn't get much sleep 😀

[@ElCharvo]

@@philclarke3203 you get used to it

[@markfreeman6873]

I lived in Thorne NR Doncaster right behind the South station.. used to spend hours as a kid watching these pulling the coal .. and yes the Vulcans and Nimrod's at finningley.. Was the best airshow there every September.. happy times!

[@RCassinello]

@@philclarke3203 I used to live at Rushcliffe Halt - if the 66s and 60s on the early freights didn't wake you up, then the planes to EMA did! :)

[@unclebuckeroo]

Those engines are a work of art. We can’t lose trains like this, once they’re gone, they’re gone!

[@philclarke3203]

Definitely 😀

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

Since 6 out of 22 survive and have an active preservation scene, in this case the engines are basically safe - but of course the organisations looking after them need money and volunteers to keep it that way !

[@chipsrafferty8362]

It’s not a train,it’s a locomotive,and yes it has an engine,a diesel engine,as such it becomes a train when it is coupled with carriages. From Australia just a little education,words mean things by golly.

[@22pcirish]

@@chipsrafferty8362as a driver I should point out that a locomotive on its own is treated as a train in its own right.

[@zopEnglandzip]

​@@22pcirishsome people treat dogs like humans and feed them roast chicken but they're still dogs and this is still a locomotive.

[@ernestoguevara8930]

Fantastic to see these old Thunderbirds, live and breath again! Just spent a week at Grosmont, class 31's, 37's and steam BR4's, a black five and an old living, breathing dragon built in 1924! I have nothing but sheer admiration and respect for those people who keep these beautiful machines alive and kicking!

[@philclarke3203]

Definitely. We owe them alot!!

[@jamescourt4703]

Great to see these fabulous machines being looked after and preserved by a very special and dedicated bunch of enthusiasts. I am a great western fanatic so never realy got to see these icons in their heyday. Thanks for posting.

[@jamescourt4703]

​@@HeeHawDonkey-w9fvery true and I was a big fan of the westerns. I use to watch the warships and westerns cruise along the sea wall in dawlish when I was a young lad. The westerns sounded fantastic and I collected most of the numbers as they went through. I miss those great days of the sixties.

[@philclarke3203]

My pleasure. Thanks for the comment

[@RalphFreeman-ok5of]

I'm old enough to remember seeing Deltics on the ECML north of Newark when I was a lad. Seeing a Deltic at full chat is something I'll never forget 😊

[@philclarke3203]

Yes I saw them too . Great memories 👍

[@markknight1011]

Well done to everyone who has painstakingly put this engine back together. I remember a few years back, Tulyar was just a skeleton.

[@philclarke3203]

Yes, a big congratulations to them 👍😀

[@mordokch]

As a kid I was a bit of a train spotter. The absolute highlight of my spotting was a cab ride (we called it 'cabbing') on 006 from Leeds to Bradford in the dark. Nothing, and I do mean nothing, sounds or feels like a Deltic ! The undisputed king of British railways diesel loco's 👑

[@dave1966red]

Awesome as always Phil. She looks stunning in her new paint job. Sounds even better and clearly so well restored that so little "smoke" so soon after starting. Won't take long for the DPS crew to sort #2 power plant. What an incredible job they've done !!!! Thanks for sharing your video ❤

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Dave. My pleasure to be there. As you say, I'm sure they will soon have it sorted

[@brucewilliams8714]

I'm glad I caught this. In 1984, on a visit to Britain, my train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross stopped at Newcastle. I got out to see what I believed was a Deltic at the head. As I got there, some lads were taking a brass rubbing of the nameplate: King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. I had been following the Deltics after hearing one in a cassette tape I bought in Melbourne, and had been gripped by their rich sound. So I read what I could in the British railway magazines about their sad withdrawal. Well done, DPS for reviving Tulyar. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@40022laconia]

It must have been earlier than 1984

[@justinobrien3593]

they was withdrawn from service in 1980/81 sadly 😎

[@brucewilliams8714]

@40022laconia: I was also in UK in 1981, and must have my years mixed.

[@philclarke3203]

Glad it brought back great memories. Thanks for the comment

[@markdavies5508]

The two-tone green paintwork looks absolutely stunning 👍

[@mikeyratcliff3400]

Very hornby dublo!

[@Davo37609]

Very nice to have that running again.

[@2010ditta]

No other sound like it. She's a beauty. Well done to everyone involved. Nice one Phil.

[@philclarke3203]

Definitely, and thanks 👍

[@stephenchecksfield632]

Superb 55015 tulyar looks amazing and sounds awesome 😎

[@philclarke3203]

Certainly does 😀

[@PaulBrennan-b6m]

Good to see the graceful old lady fire 🔥 up after 27years hopefully she will be on the main line soon respect 🫶all the hard work by volunteer's 🙏🤝

[@tattoo1084]

Lovely sound. So glad they've got her back.👍

[@philclarke3203]

Certainly is David. Me too 😀👍

[@SimonWallwork]

My chums and I planned a visit to Haymarket in 1975. We saw Tulyar and Crepello that day. Ended up seeing them all, Pinza being my last, at Kings Cross.

[@turboslag]

That's a very clean running engine!!! When I first started work in the early 70s I regularly travelled from Newcastle to Kings Cross, then York to Kings Cross because we moved to Yorkshire, on the east coast main line. And of course the trains were pulled by Deltics!! I did this for about 4 years so became very familiar with the journey and the trains. Of course then it was an every day rhing so I never thought to take photos or record the name of the locos. My most lasting memory is walking past the locos when disembarking and feeling the heat after the 200 odd mile journey, and the smell of diesel exhaust, hot oil and brakes. Just another time.

[@philclarke3203]

@@turboslag great memories 😀

[@turboslag]

@@philclarke3203 Thanks, they are very fond memories! I do really regret not taking pictures and notes but who did that then for just recording everyday journeys? Different now of course with everyone having a camera with them at all times. I can say that delays were frequent, I recall one where the Loco broke down in a remote section and it took over 90 mins before we got moving again! Also, the catering was dire! My solution was to take my own food and a flask of tea, much cheaper and far better! Still, it was of it's time and now of course an historic period for BR. My memory may not be correct here, but I seem to recall a loco named Duke of Gloucester and one with a naval related name, would that be correct?

[@williamnethercott4364]

Good to see! Back in the day, when I was making quite a few trips between Newcastle and King's Cross, I travelled behind Tulyar several times and associated her with a smooth, punctual journey, so I used to look out for her. A long time ago now.

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks, certainly great to see. Great memories 👍

[@robertp.wainman4094]

As a student in Newcastle during the late 1970's - I would always try and catch the 'Aberdonian' service when heading home on weekends, which would invariably be Deltic hauled.......even better when one of those mighty machines turned out to be Tulyar!

[@raysprott5493]

Great to see the dedication to restoring some of the old '55's, something i would personally love to be part of.... but OMG, that No2 engine sounded like a bag of spanners.... i hope you get the issue identified and sorted.... Myself Ex RN, we had the deltics in the old wooden minesweepers, although i never served on them, my only real experience with the Deltic's was in the RN engineering school at HMS Sultan in Gosport....

[@steffray-ec1gs]

Beautiful

[@Steven_Rowe]

I was born in 53, started train spotting wiv me big bruvver at Hornsey, He went on to be an electrician at Clarence Yard 34G. My love alway was and still is the Eastern Region both the GN and GE . I saw DP1 running and remember the absolutely stunning sound that twin Napier deltics produced. A lot of rime spent at KX that even in diesel days was exciting. Lost count of the Deltics I cabbed at KX, drivers were could, they even let you start them up and gave you a ride down the end of the platform. Fond memories of the gloom and smell of diesel on cold winter day. All gone, ALL GONE. I need a glass of single malt and some black and white photos for a nostalgia trip.. My brothers favourite loco was Crepello, I Loved Tulyar. What wasn't there to love about Finsbury Park racecourse.

[@philclarke3203]

Great memories, but sadly as you say, all gone. Imagine having a ride down the platform today!

[@12crepello]

Guess which one I thought was the best!

[@Steven_Rowe]

@12crepello Crepello? My brother was an electrician at F8nsbury Park and worked on the racehorses, his favourite was also Crepello. I liked all of the 34G deltics but liked the name Alicydon for some reason. Sadly they neverclooked good in all over blue with yellow ends. The two tone green really looked so good.

[@12crepello]

@Steven_Rowe Yep, used to go to Kings X in the late 60's and No. 12 was nearly always there. Later had her on the "Silver Jubilee" railtour from The Cross to Edinburgh and back. The run from Doncaster back to London was incredible with well over the ton regularly and a full display of fireworks from the exhaust in the dark. Never to be forgotten!!

[@Steven_Rowe]

@12crepello on of my favourite haunts was the widened lines. I used to go to Moorgate thrn catch a train to Finsbury Park then either the 127 259 or 279 home to Sevensisters and St Ann's Road. The real treat of the widened lines were going on the Quadart sets that lasted until 1966, they were often pulled by a class 24 which sounded wonderful as it climbed the bery steep hotel curve tunnel up to platform 16.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

A design of pure power!

[@PhilMacVee]

That's a fantastic piece of work. Retford was my local place to hear the roar of the southbound expresses over the "dive under" The sounds and smells coupled with the the vibrations of engine and rolling stock were wonderful. The sounds in the passenger tunnel were great too but always a reminder that you had missed the sight of something. As to the Vulcans the clear blue skies were sometimes accompanied by the Vulcan "Howl". What happy days a child could have in the early sixties!

[@rhodaborrocks1654]

That's a nice little Sunday driver !!

[@Grid56]

Love the route indicator. Being old enough to have seen these live, I've followed Tulyars fall and rise closely. It has a special meaning to me as it was the Deltic I saw the most times, by quite a margin. Pretty decent startup, relatively clean and the joyous clatter of all those timing cogs on the end of the engine. I wish it was blue though, I'm not quite at the green era. Immaculate work though, the whole team should feel very proud ❤👍👍👍🥇

[@philclarke3203]

Brilliant work by everyone involved 👍... what ever the colour 😉😀

[@Grid56]

@@philclarke3203 absolutely 👍

[@mt5144]

Great News the More Class 55 The better, Still today 2024 the best Loco's in the UK, I was lucky to be a spotter in the UK between 1974-1986 & managed to see the full 22 locos, most running on main lines between London Kings X - North of the Country Routes to as far as Edinburgh & on Haymarket depot. These Loco's are the Legends of British Rail & now the legends of there private owners, DPS we salute you Well Done.

[@philclarke3203]

Definitely. The DPS are doing a fantastic job., 👍

[@paulstevens9409]

Such a powerful yet therapeutic sound, lovely.

[@philclarke3203]

@@paulstevens9409 definitely 👍

[@johnkennedy5528]

I remember ‘cabbing’ a Deltic the Summer of 1968 at Edinburgh Waverley. The drivers teasing me to try and open the pressure compartment front of cab (I think!). There’s a KZbin of a Deltic roaring its way out of the tunnel through Haymarket Station that’s the closest approximation to a mechanical dragon ever. Wonderful work these restoration folk. Best wishes from John, supporting main-line return of 71000 Duke of Gloucester. 🚂🐝

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks John , great memories. Looking forward to seeing 71000 return 😀

[@williamgregson8364]

fabulous Phil,hope you're keeping well

[@philclarke3203]

@@williamgregson8364 thanks William. Yes I am thanks, and you?

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

Always had a soft spot for this loco as it's the name I picked when my dad repainted a Hornby 00 Deltic and added name plates in the '60s

[@philclarke3203]

Nice one 😀

[@nige7577]

Excellent footage Phil, enjoyed watching this and great to see another Deltic coming back to life, brings back memories of travelling to London in the early 70s behind these beasts, cheers 👍

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks nige, glad you enjoyed it . Great memories indeed 😀👍

[@binarydinosaurs]

I grew up with the Deltics on the ECML at various points around Newcastle up to Edinburgh, I'll never ever tire of that sound. Huge congrats to everyone on 9015 and all the others. Still got my plate rubbings from the late 70s :D

[@philclarke3203]

Great memories,a unique sound! Look after those plate rubbings!😀👍

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Good to see her back in action 👌

[@philclarke3203]

Certainly is Paul 👍

[@adjo82]

Brilliant quality restoration 👏🏻

[@philclarke3203]

@@adjo82 indeed 👍

[@pauljones401]

Magic visit that Phil. They are incredible machines. Still not seen one at full chat yet. Use. To see them at York . Super 👌 Paul

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Paul, well worth the trip to barrow hill. You need to see one flying through Hartford soon 😀👍

[@alistairshaw3206]

Brilliant video, I used to watch the Deltics go in and out Haymarket shed in the late 70's.

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks. Great memories 👍

[@kenstevens5065]

Rode behind her several times in the early sixties on the ECML during the school holidays to see relatives on Tyneside. An exciting ride at a "ton" (and sometimes more) through the Vale of York in Mk 1 and even the odd few Gresley coaches. What memories. Beautiful, as original in green with no yellow warning panel and what appears to be the crew sound deadening board behind the cab seats!

[@philclarke3203]

Great memories

[@Eric_Hunt194]

The headcode display was a nice touch! 😊

[@philclarke3203]

It was 👍😀

[@stevehopwood6392]

yes i second that nice to see one more deltic going looking foward to see her in service

[@richardswiderski4985]

Great video Phil she looks and sounds great.Good job byvthe lads at Bartow Hill.Liked the photos at the end.

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Rick. Alot of hard work gone in to it. Glad I've got a few old photos.

[@davedear929]

Basically I'm a Midland steam man ... never saw a deltic except DP1.... but this m/ c is out of this world in every way .. Great to see and hear it live again .. hats off to the people.who did it

[@herseem]

It's running very cleanly

[@gandalf2439]

I can remember when the Deltic was moved around the stations it was going to be running into . When it tried to enter Leeds Central Station it tore up the slabs on the edge of the platform as the engine couldn’t pass that point because the curve of the platform edge protruded too far out and was caught by the middle of the engine . Oops what a miscalculation on the part of the engineers!

[@SimonPJohnson]

Hearing a Deltic starting up at King’s Cross in the late 1960s after its train had left for the north, and then heading for the stabling point for refuelling - great memory

[@philclarke3203]

Great memories 👍

[@mikeyratcliff3400]

As a kid, children's ticket from Sandwich to charing Cross, tube to King's Cross, mooch around collector's corner, then cab a deltic and record the engine on a boots tape recorder- bliss!

[@p38arover22]

Love the 100mph maximum speed sign. We don’t see signs like that (or Maxspeed 160km/h). Well done on the restoration.

[@p38arover22]

Bloody iPad dropped a some text and won’t let me edit. It should be “160km/h in Australia”.

[@jeffmiller3150]

💖💖💖 The Pennsylvania license plate!!!🥰

[@ianingram7140]

Back in the 70’s I regularly travelled between London and Newcastle and there was nothing to match the sound of a Deltic pulling away at Kings Cross when you were heading home.

[@philclarke3203]

Great days!

[@lenniecapuano521]

these engines are a awsome things

[@philclarke3203]

@@lenniecapuano521 certainly are 😀

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

D9009 and 55019 wore that livery back in the 1990s which is all over hazel green

[@philclarke3203]

Great livery!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@philclarke3203yeah different and similar livery

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Once tulyar is fit enough off to the heritage lines she goes like the Severn valley railway her first in 32 years and that’s from 1992

[@philclarke3203]

She will be well sought after. GCR first

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@philclarke3203yeah

[@The_DuMont_Network]

A couple of questions... what were the meanings of the markings on the nose? The two white dots seen on one? And did they not have headlights? Run only in daylight? Did the British rail systems ever convert from the screw and hook couplers? Seeing these in person is on my bucket list.

[@12crepello]

@@The_DuMont_Network All trains that run in the UK main line have a "headcode". This consists of a number, a letter, and two further numbers. It would take a while to explain the meaning here, suggest you search it. These days trains are tracked electronically, but in the days previous to this they were tracked manually from signal box to box. Signallers could identify a train by observing the headcode display on the front of the train in the box you describe. Headlights on trains are a fairly recent addition. They are not used so much to see where they are going, but to give visible warning to track personnel of an approaching train. Prior to this diesel and electric trains had to have a yellow front end for the same purpose. If Tulyar goes onto the main line a headlight will need to be fitted.

[@nigeldeitch9718]

Friend of mine who drove Deltics said when they where 1st. introduce both Driver and Secondman suffered severe headaches from the engine noise until sound proofing was installed.

[@BulletNoseBetty]

Shame about the 2nd power unit, but it was still great to hear that roar that we all love.

[@vobchopper]

We regularly travelled on a deltic powered train on Saturdays from Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria, it was the Newcastle to Liverpool lime Street service around 1979

[@winco68]

Yes they began to be displaced from their regular turns in May ‘78 by the advent of HSTs on the ECML. It led to them appearing in some unfamiliar locations during their final 3 service years Liverpool being among them.

[@philclarke3203]

They did seem odd at Liverpool

[@stestepney]

Nice one Phil

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Steve

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Yes tulyar is back after 27 year absence

[@philclarke3203]

Brilliant!! A long wait, but worth it!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@philclarke3203yes and 1997 was the last time deltic 15 had ever been seen on the move

[@richardmarshall4322]

Tulyar was the first Class 55 i saw in service working South after a Retford stop. The two plumes and the sound i will never forget. Many years later spent an hour on her foorplate whilst on the MRC thanks to Mike Hallam Rudd.

[@philclarke3203]

Brilliant 👌

[@JB-ek4yx]

I last had 015 for haulage in its old decent colours. Blue with white racehorse window surrounds

[@AndreiTupolev]

Lovely to see, apart from the bits of scrapped locos. That was sad 😔.

[@philclarke3203]

Yes I know what you mean

[@thalamus82]

That second engine was badly misfiring. You could tell by the sound and the exhaust stream. First one sounds good though and runs with no smoke.

[@nigeljulian2481]

“Start” 3 and 4 were us rolling the engine over with the governor tripped while fault finding and not attempted starts. It’ll get sorted, but it’s not something that can be done with the engine in situ so it’s a PU swop for 15.

[@philclarke3203]

@@nigeljulian2481 ahh, many thanks for that. I did wonder if it was something like that. Sorry to hear that you have to take the engine out again, but I'm sure you will get it sorted. A massive congratulations to all involved in the great work you are doing 👍👍

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

Good Job. 👍🏼

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks!

[@timhague882]

Surprised these are not still running on the Cornwall line!

[@magicmaybach]

They never ran on the "Cornwall" line, Deltics were Eastern Region, perhaps you're thinking of the class 52 "Westerns"..

[@jackmunday7602]

I’ve always wondered, what’s through that little door, labelled caution low headroom, in the drivers compartment.

[@kaho1545]

Thanks! share.

[@philclarke3203]

Many thanks

[@cedarcam]

It's been a long wait, hopefully not much longer before they get everything ready for a main line run. Your second photo showing the old track layout unchanged from the days of steam 3 types of loco in view those were good days

[@philclarke3203]

Yes a very long wait Colin, but not going mainline . Wish I had taken alot more photos in the 70s, but not as easy then

[@cedarcam]

@@philclarke3203 Same here It was only holiday snaps got taken in our house. I got a Kodak instamatic late 70's and only took photos at events so have nothing of everyday trains

[@PaulFellows3430]

Why did they keep starting and stopping it, instead of just letting it run?

[@Ronald-o9x]

When these engines came along they weren't well received by drivers as they had limited vision through the windscreen and the cab controls. Adjustments had to be made!

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

First time I have seen footage of the Deltic prime movers. The engine that sounded rougher also kept smoking even after completing startup -- I guess it is all part of the same thing they still need to fix.

[@johnriches466]

starting engines of this size with no ear defenders is the cause of my tinnitus. put them on !!!

[@philclarke3203]

Very true!!! Sadly many of us thinh we are immune to danger until it's too late.

[@aureol40012]

So devastating to have such a failure just before the finish line. I hope it doesn’t set back things too much, but they’ll take their time and do it right.

[@philclarke3203]

A disappointment, but I'm sure it'll soon be sorted, and as you say won't be rushed

[@boulecoq1700]

Always sounds like a bag of spanner’s on start up 😁😁😁😁😁 and then very impressive.

[@12823matthewkao]

Very fast trains 50 years ago. Still quite fast by today’s standards

[@calebmumby5803]

best loco sound ever!

[@philclarke3203]

Definitely

[@magicmaybach]

Almost as good as a Maybach eh, 😂. Forgive my need to get that in, lol

[@rogergrey7761]

My main spotting days were ‘58 to ‘65 before rugby and girls took over. Always a shame that a girl was never impressed by a Deltic!! I count myself lucky to have been around to watch A4s and Deltics scream over the viaduct at Chester-le-Street. My apologies, but I cannot get used to the blue colour scheme. To me, a Deltic should always be the original green livery.

[@philclarke3203]

Great memories . I'm abit younger than you, but also lost interest after my early teen years. Just glad these old locos are still around, now my interest has returned

[@tocaat2410]

At first I was puzzled by what you meant by "girls took over". But I'm surprised at my non-comprehension, given the recollection of that very dramatic windy day in 1963, when they took over for me. I had a book at the time containing a great assortment of hobbies that youngsters indulge in, and one chapter was entitled 'Loco Spotting is my Hobby'. On that memorable day in 63, that changed to 'Girl-o Spotting is my Hobby'. It was back in the days when girls dressed as girls, if you take my meaning. Why waste time looking at railway engines when there are distractions like flared skirts, petticoats, high-heels and stockings? True, I've since recovered an interest in trains, aircraft and even some road vehicles, but I'm jolly glad that my adolescence happened when it did, and not a generation later.

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Good video, like😄

[@philclarke3203]

@@ЛЬВИНИ Many thanks 👍

[@jameshennighan8193]

LIVERY AS IT SHOULD BE No ugly Yellow Ends... James Hennighan Yorkshire, England

[@philclarke3203]

Indeed 👍

[@nospamfome]

Are there any more deltics in storgae awaiting restoration?

[@edbridges1164]

"015" the only Deltic never to return to the mainline hauling a train

[@RailRide]

0:43 Is it my imagination, or is the forward visibility for a seated driver...less than optimal? I wonder how far in front of these locomotives did the tracks become visible.

[@philclarke3203]

It does look restricted

[@openmicfraternity1946]

Only Deltic I ever cabbed, KX 1978.

[@jimmyandersson4599]

Only brittish rail train that actually starts easy without bailing out tons of smoke. Why isn't more dieseltrains build with this magnificent engine?

[@12crepello]

"Without bailing out tons of smoke"? Have you ever seen a Deltic on full chat after standing for a while? 😂

[@petersmith4455]

great video, well done to all at barrow hill, but why don't the clowns at NRM get the original back up and running ?its what everyone wants to see as well as D200,

[@gk73man51]

The prototype uses series 1 engines and a lot of the internals are missing. It won’t run again unfortunately.

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks. But as stated above, not possible. Well without spending a fortune.

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

The windshield reminds me of a Spitfire wing.

[@ANDREWLEONARDSMITH]

Also the cab is very much like the cockpit of a WW2 Lancaster Bomber as the Deltic is "The Lancaster of the Railways" as both the deltic & The Lancaster are legendary in their own way yet we have never seen the 2 together & what a sound this would make!

[@hamshackleton]

I've often wondered what there is under the bonnet that requires a door in from the cab. - - Engine 2 did sound poorly!

[@philclarke3203]

Hopefully soon be sorted

[@Fcutdlady]

Was DP 2 a deltic prototype or just general locomtive prototype? It had a very sad end, sader than the Deltics that just got scrapped

[@philclarke3203]

Oddly enough, although looking like a Deltic, DP2 was actually a prototype for the Class 50. Yes a very sad end for it.

[@lisab3396]

👍👍

[@philclarke3203]

@@lisab3396 thanks 👍

[@Grid56]

Can't wait for first triple headed tour 😂

[@philclarke3203]

👍😀😀😀

[@etiennedauphin]

Engine no.2 sounds like it has a rod knock. It may be fatally ill.

[@macdonaldsadler]

What's the little door in the middle of the cab for?

[@philclarke3203]

@@macdonaldsadler not sure. Maybe to access/ change the headcode panel.

[@class50thrasher]

That second egine doesnt sound like she's enjoying herself! Sounds like a blocked injector not getting fuel to a certain cylinder.

[@philclarke3203]

Hopefully soon be sorted

[@ahmednaim1017]

Waooo ❤

[@lawrencenienart6287]

Are these locomotives air start or electric start?

[@peterharvey1762]

How many actually survive in running or nearly running condition ?

[@mt5144]

6 x Class 55 Deltics remain which 5 are running order, plus 1 is part of a static exhibition at Margate also a survivor is The Prototype ‘DELTIC’ which forms part of the National Museum Collection ( this Loco do not run as its original engines are missing various parts & differ from the actually Class 55 Loco's)

[@Goldenoldie49]

Although a steam fan, I do love the Deltics. What a sound at full chat. Well done DPS.

[@philclarke3203]

​@@mt5144thanks 👍

[@philclarke3203]

As stated above. We are lucky to have this many.😀

[@Play_fare]

Really love the maximum speed reminder in the cab: 100 mph! Travelling in the cab at the speed in these engines must have been like being strapped to a rocket.

[@laurencemaddock1118]

Why do people always forget to film one of them shutting down, thats special to, the bag of bolts flying around

[@philclarke3203]

Haha, I did get it a couple of times, no flying bolts though lol, but easy to not be ready for it

[@herrbohnen]

A nightmare to fix that engine if it goes wrong, probably hastened their demise

[@stephencope7178]

Nice to see the original livery, rather than that awful blue!! 🤔

[@rustinpieces]

Not going anywhere, is it?

[@philclarke3203]

@@rustinpieces not for a while, sadly

[@wanderer5581]

this runs close to second place after the merlin..........

[@herrbohnen]

A bit droney for my liking, 37 much better