1974 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

55019 will be appearing at the Wensleydale Railway's Spring Diesel Gala on 8th, 9th and 10th April 2011.

The provisional roster for 55019 is as follows:

Friday 8th:
Leeming Bar 10.25/Redmire 11.22
Redmire 11.50/Leeming Bar 12.51
Leeming Bar 16.00/Redmire 17.01
Redmire 17.20/Leeming Bar 18.21

Saturday 9th:
Leeming Bar 10.25/Redmire 11.22
Redmire 11.50/Leeming Bar 12.51
Leeming Bar 14.35/Redmire 15.36
Redmire 16.00/Leeming Bar 16.59
Leeming Bar 19.00*/Redmire 20.01

*The 19.00 train is a Beerex..

Sunday 10th:
Leeming Bar 10.25/Redmire 11.22
Redmire 11.50/Leeming Bar 12.51
Leeming Bar 14.35/Redmire 15.36
Redmire 16.00/Leeming Bar 16.59

The Swanage Railway website is here: http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk

For more information regarding 55019 see the DPS website.

 

Railway and Deltic enthusiast Rob Myres, pictured left with D9010 at York in 1971, writes to inform of a new website dedicated to those who grew up and live in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester - although it's not a dedicated railway website it does have some interesting old photos to peruse. Rob says: "...We loved trains and lived on the doorstep of Dewsnap sidings when it was probably at its peak in the 60/70's. Of course its demise is now complete. Across the tracks of course was Dukinfield Wagon Works which played a big part in truck manufacture and repair too..." www.dukinfield-info.co.uk

1973 & 1974 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

The East Lancashire Railway will be hosting a Deltic 50th anniversary event over the 4 days of the Easter Holidays on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th April.

This should involve 55022 "ROYAL SCOTS GREY" and D9016 "GORDON HIGHLANDER" working the booked diesel services, these will be operated by the two locomotives individually, top and tailed and some double headed. Scheduled times are as below:-

09:50 Bury - Rawtenstall.
10:40 Rawtenstall - Heywood.
12:00 Heywood - Rawtenstall.
13:10 Rawtenstall - Heywood.
14:20 Heywood - Rawtenstall.
15:40 Rawtenstall - Heywood.
16:50 Heywood - Bury.

The East Lancs. Railway website is here: http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

More information regarding D9016 & 55022 on the RSG website.

Although not confirmed the Deltic Preservation Society are in talks with the Swanage Railway in regards to D9009 "ALYCIDON" appearing at the railway's Diesel gala in May.

The following is a press report from the Swanage Railway:

Following the success of previous diesel galas, The Swanage Railway are pleased to announce details for 6th annual diesel gala running over the weekend of Friday 6th to Sunday 8th May.

There will be a intensive 3 train service running each day from 09:00 to midnight each day (Sunday 19:00) using resident diesels D6515 on it’s return to Swanage after overhaul at Eastleigh Works, 33103 and 33111 plus visiting locos from Barrow Hill and the Severn Valley Railway in the shape of (all subject to availability of course):-

33035 (Courtesy of Pioneer Diesel Group)
37503 (Courtesy of HNRC)
50026 ‘Indomitable’ (Courtesy of PTG)
D1062 ‘Western Courier’ (Courtesy of WLA)
55009 ‘Alycidon’ (Courtesy of DPS)
56301 (Courtesy of Class 56 Group)

Along with 33035 and 55009 celebrating the 50th anniversary it will also be the first runs in preservation for 33035, 37503 (courtesy of HNRC), 50026 plus recently preserved former Fastline 56301.

In addition, courtesy of the Bluebell Railway, 4-VEP 3417 will be attending to enable authentic push pull working over the full length of the line.

On the Friday and Saturday evening (from 19:00 approx ) there will a two train service operating serving beer on one and hot food on the other. Each train will do four round trips, with 33035 and 55009 being used on the Friday and 37503 and D1062 on the Saturday.

We are pleased to also announce that for a third year there is a price freeze on ticket price despite the recent increase in VAT. One day rover tickets are £21 for adults and £18 for children while two-day rover tickets are £30 for adults and £24 for children. Three-day rover tickets are £38 for adults and £30 for children. Evening rover tickets (from 19:00), giving unlimited travel are £5 for adults and £3.50 for children.

The Swanage Railway website is here: http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk

55019 "ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER" will be visiting the Wensleydale Railway this Spring and Summer. The loco is expected to move from Barrow Hill at the end of March and remain in the Yorkshire Dales until the end of September.

Confirmed public running days are as follows:

8/9/10 April - Spring Diesel Gala
16/17 April
30 April,1/2 May - 3 day Bank Holiday - also Leyburn Food Festival
14/15 May
11/12 June
16/17 July
20/21 August (Bus Rally weekend)
27/28/29 August - Bank Holiday weekend
3/4 September - DPS Members Day on the Saturday
23/24/25 September - Autumn Diesel Gala

In addition there are a number of Driver Experience Courses available.

The Wensleydale Railway website is here: http://www.wensleydalerailway.com

For more information regarding D9009 & 55019 see the DPS website.

Great news from the KOYLI group, currently restoring 55002 "THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY" to working order at the NRM York, is the possibility that the loco could appear at the NYMR diesel gala in September. Dates for the event are Friday 16th until Sunday 18th September.

The KOYLI Group blog is here: http://55002koyli.com/wordpress

More information regarding 55002 on the KOYLI website.

1973 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

1973 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

 

New photos courtesy of 45020, Bill Jamieson, David Hayes, Carl Grocott, Colin Alexander, David Christie and Syd Young added - click here.

1973 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

Confirmed pick-up/set-down times for Spitfire's 4th-6th March railtour with 55022 are as follows (note the Sunday return is now from Euston and not Paddington):
 

Full timings for the tour and associated ECS moves are here.

More information regarding 55022 on the RSG website.

1972 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

1971 & 1972 moves updated courtesy of Mick Barstow.

 

New photos courtesy of Mick Barstow, Charles Osta, 45020, Bill Jamieson and Syd Young added - click here.

 

New photos courtesy of Mike Burnett, Mick Barstow and Steve Bersey added - click here.

55002-55022 1979 moves updated courtesy of Andrew McGee.

Update: New Photos & MCF Updates...

Website

 

Major Component Files (MCF) updated courtesy of Carl Looker - this includes updating 55002 and 55014's records as to how power units were donated at Stratford in late 1981, this information has, up until now, been something of an anomaly. The information also includes up-to-date status of power units still fitted to the remaining Deltics - the MCF pages are here.

New photos courtesy of Bob Peach, Bill Jamieson and Syd Young added - click here.
 

News: Provisional SRPS Railtour to Wick & Thurso...

55022

SRPS are advertising a provisional railtour for Friday 17th and Saturday 18th June from Linlithgow, Edinburgh Waverley, Dalmeny, Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank and Perth. With the itinerary: overnight along the Highland Line to Inverness for an early morning run on the Far North Line to Wick and then to Thurso, Britain's most northerly station. The train then runs to Wick before returning south. Optional coach trip from Thurso via John o' Groats to Wick available (additional fare). The SRPS website is here.

More information regarding 55022 on the RSG website.

 

New photos courtesy of Phil Sangwell, Mick Barstow, Bill Jamieson and Syd Young added - click here.

Following sterling effort from Martin Walker and his support crew D9016's No.1 power unit (No.406 - that which was overhauled at Paxman Diesels in 2001) was restarted during the first week in January, this being the first time the engine has run since 2004. As a result the loco will be in action this weekend along with 55022 at the ELR.

Martin Walker writes:
Following a lot of hard work and expense, 55 022 'Royal Scots Grey' is now in fantastic condition and we have enjoyed a prolonged period of trouble free operation. Having given some thought to 2011 being the Class 55's 50th birthday, it was decided it would be a shame if D9016 'Gordon Highlander' was to miss out on the special events, due to 55 022's fantastic reliability, time has been available for myself and some members of our superb support team to address the problems with Power Unit 406 installed in D9016.

Following repairs the engine was started for the first time since August 2004 at Bury on Tuesday 4th January and has been run at various speed levels over the last week and there have been no signs of continued oil contamination with engine coolant. Other minor repairs have been done to the loco and a full A/Fitness To Run Examination has been completed and we are now happy to announce it's return to service at the East Lancashire Railway - Excellent news in the Deltic's 50th year.

This Saturdays diesel diagram which was originally rostered for haulage by 55 022, should now also feature D9016 working some of the services, possibly there will be a selection of workings with both locos working in tandem and top and tail mode. Booked times for the days services are:-

09.50 Bury-Rawtenstall

10.40 Rawtenstall to Heywood.

12.00 Heywood to Rawtenstall.

13.10 Rawtenstall to Heywood.

14.20 Heywood to Rawtenstall.

15.40 Rawtenstall to Heywood.

16.50 Heywood to Bury.

More information regarding 55022 on the RSG website.

55022 is scheduled to haul the CFPS's D335 to Barrow Hill for repairs tomorrow, 11th January. 55022 is then expected to return light engine to the East Lancashire Railway. Scheduled times are as follows:

5Z55: 55022 hauling D335.

Bury - 08:15
Castleton - 09:07
Todmorden - 09:26
Mirfield - 09:56
Wakefield Kirkgate - 10:09/10:10
Moorthorpe Goods Loop - 10:30/10:38
Masborough Junction - 10:53
Barrow Hill North Junction - 11:15

0Z56: 55022 Light Engine.

Barrow Hill North Junction - 13:55
Masborough Junction - 14:14
Moorthorpe Goods Loop - 14:31/14:41
Wakefield Kirkgate - 14:59/15:08
Mirfield - 15:22
Todmorden - 15:49
Castleton - 16:01
Bury - 16:45

More information regarding 55022 on the RSG website.

55022 is expected to be in service this Saturday (8th January) at the East Lancashire Railway - the following services are rostered for Deltic haulage:

09:50 Bury - Rawtenstall.
10:40 Rawtenstall - Heywood.
12:00 Heywood - Rawtenstall (37901 piloting from Bury).
13:10 Rawtenstall - Heywood (55022 on rear with 37901 leading).
14:20 Heywood - Rawtenstall (with 37901 piloting).

Other locos in operation should be 33109, D1501 and 50015. The ELR homepage can be found here.

More information regarding 55022 on the RSG website.

D9009 2010 moves updated courtesy of Peter Kennan.
 

The Deltic Preservation Society's 2011 AGM will take place at the National Railway Museum, York, on Saturday 5th March 2011. This date coincides with the Spitfire railtour featuring 55022 from King's Cross to Edinburgh and fares for King's Cross to York are also available for those wishing to attend the AGM and travel behind a Deltic locomotive on the same day. A booking form for the railtour is here.

For more information see the DPS website.