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On Sunday 12th 1975 BR allowed 55003 (D9003) "MELD" to power the RPPR 'Deltic Dragon' railtour from Paddington to Cardiff. Here No.3 gets to grips with the Western Regions metals at Acton Main Line...
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...The 'Deltic Dragon' was the first Deltic railtour over the Western Region and heralded a spate of tours prior to the classes demise from 'top-link' services. "MELD" returns through Acton Main Line on the return journey from Cardiff to London Paddington.
| 12/10/75 - 1Zxx Paddington - Cardiff, RPPR "Deltic Dragon" railtour. Power of the Deltics: Plate 132. | |
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12/10/75 - 1Zxx Cardiff - Paddington. The Deltics - A Symposium (2nd edition): section 3. |
