When i used to design medium speed diesel engines, they had a model of one of these in the reception area, and a bust of Robert Stephenson. I think they made some Deltic locomotives in the place too. "Vulcan Works" in Newton-le-Willows. Of course its been demolished and forgotten. That's how good Deltic's were.
Sorry guys but DELTIC has always been known as the King of diesels,so please stop calling him "her" and "she",let's have a bit bit of respect here,we are not worthy.
@philquine I think you maybe right,I hugged DELTIC's buffer in York museum in front of my wife, I'd better start calling him "her" for my own cred !! Thanx for the education mate !!
Spoilsport!! you could have left me believe in a miracle hearing this beast fire up once more lol , just messing. Do you think she we ever run under her own power again ?
it is impossible for any sounds to come from this locomotive as the pistons and crankshafts were removed by english electric in 1963 when it was presented to the science museum in kensington,if you want to hear what it realy sounds like see the shot of the protype deltic in my deleted dvd the deltic locomotives of british railways
The Ultimate Deltics 1, 2 & 3!!! Hello! :-) Actually the video was not dubbed, but is the sound from Alycidon, which is propelling the loco. It has fooled quite a few people even though I mention this in the information. Cheers!
As a kids we would buy a platform ticket at Kings cross and go to Luton i think.we waited there for the Deltic which by then would be shifting,the sound gives me a shiver even today.funny thing was a few years ago we nearly bought a motor torpedo boat with twin napiers.we decided not to when we discovered the fuel used at 50 knts weighing 70 tons,shame though.cw.
I worked on the Deltic and remember collecting some disused casings to make up dummy engines for the prototype Deltic befor it went to the Science museum
What I really like about this engine are the rather large windows. I could only imagine what it would be like to ride in the cab. Probably like a souped up glass house on wheels. Very cool!!!
777worldliner, it has two 18-cylinder, 1650 horsepower diesel engines engines which drive electric generators. So as the other commentator said: technically, both. I know this because I'm a nerd. HTH
its not mainline certified and doesnt have safety equipment in the cab and the NRM dont want to waste money fitting it when they have all on with scotsman
I remember the first time I saw Deltic,it was at Northwick Park near Harrow, It was at the head of a west coast express coming up the 15mile incline from Euston, these trains were usually headed by a Princess Royal or Coronation class - and were the the pride of the original L.M.S. belching out smoke with 14 coaches at about 50 m.p.h. but the Deltics were travelling at least 20 m.p.h. faster, must have been about 1956, wonderful memories. I could see it was the start of the end for steam.
Thanks very much for this piece of footage, I've been searching for live footage of this very loco and found it..I remember it well..thanks very muchy
as a kid i would wait near dringhouses sidings and wait for these beasts to pass ,full throttle out of york heading south ,first the twanging rails ,a rumble followed by a roar ,then deafening body shaking vibrations as she passed ,happy days
It actually looked exactly like a Deltic to all intents and purposes (the grilles were in slightly different places)- the main reason it looked like a Baby Deltic was the fact that it didn't have that nice lime green stripe down the bottom. Yup, Thirsk 1967. A sad day.
It's a shame BR never commissioned the Super Deltic. A 4,400 bhp Co-Co "Super Deltic" was proposed but not built. [4] This would have been designated Class 51 and would have had two 18-cylinder turbocharged engines, based on the 9-cylinder turbocharged engine used in the Baby Deltic. The Class 55's engines were not turbocharged, although they did have scavenging blowers. Now that would have pissed off those living near the line who don't like two tone horns!!!
i live in york and i have to say i miss the beast since it moved to shildon ,as far as i was aware the power units are unserviceable ,the sectioned engine has a stamped plate i was looking at it yesterday cannot remember exactly but i think it was numbered 308 or 307
oh, well some wealthy buisness man with a eye for money making potential should get it running with some sets and railtour till he gets rich, rich.... RICHHHHHHH!
I don't think that's quite true. The sectioned power unit at the NRM is not out of DELTIC. I think actually that both power units are in the loco, but they lack pistons and quite a few other essential bits!
Whats the operational status of DP1 then, would it work if they tried? after all it was overhauled prior to NRM, and we all own it, bring it back to life I say!!
Oh! How I wish they would bring it back to life! Can you imagine travelling Liverpool-Euston behind that beast! And to think there are people out there who have done just that, without even being aware of it! I'm not sure if they could get the original engines running without spending lots on new components. Cheers, Phil Q
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great video
lmogden1 2 months ago
They should use this loco as a DVT top and tail with a live Deltic!
stellarartwars07 3 months ago
When i used to design medium speed diesel engines, they had a model of one of these in the reception area, and a bust of Robert Stephenson. I think they made some Deltic locomotives in the place too. "Vulcan Works" in Newton-le-Willows. Of course its been demolished and forgotten. That's how good Deltic's were.
mushroomscouser 5 months ago
if only his majesty was live :/
bwarrrrk 5 months ago
And why was she put back into service?
triumph6able: Actually, trains are always referred to as female even Flying Scotsman.
Zaphodraptor 10 months ago
that deltic dp1 failed on the way to leeds going past coply hill it overrevved its engines but glad to see its been repaired
randomkid21000 10 months ago
I remember watching this superb loco at Doncaster before it entered service, it was a WOW with all the spotters.
TheBadsanta18 11 months ago
would be nice to see it run
RailwaySeriesKB 11 months ago
Sorry guys but DELTIC has always been known as the King of diesels,so please stop calling him "her" and "she",let's have a bit bit of respect here,we are not worthy.
triumph6able 1 year ago
@triumph6able - No, I think you will find it was the Queen of Diesels, everyone knows that. Give me the name of a king that was beautiful.
philquine 1 year ago 3
@philquine I think you maybe right,I hugged DELTIC's buffer in York museum in front of my wife, I'd better start calling him "her" for my own cred !! Thanx for the education mate !!
triumph6able 1 year ago
@philquine Henry V.
eggmangoogoogoojoob 11 months ago
@philquine If it was truly female, it would whine and break down regularly
MarquisRex 4 months ago
Granted yes it would be nice to see and hear the prototype back in action and it may one day happen but i do have my doubts
22STEVIEKC 1 year ago
Hate that livery!!!!
DaveInBridport 1 year ago
That aint a train its a MONSTER!
666fannyfart 1 year ago
@666fannyfart No, that diesel train is more like a Tyrannosaurus Rex or Velociraptor than a monster.
Zaphodraptor 10 months ago
It COULD in theory be restored- just a question of money and inclination I suppose,
these engines were also used in marine applications, at least one other deltic survivor has benefitted from this
mrspivvy 1 year ago
Spoilsport!! you could have left me believe in a miracle hearing this beast fire up once more lol , just messing. Do you think she we ever run under her own power again ?
antpant7 1 year ago
Great Video, 5 Stars!
60103Henry 1 year ago
Great video, even if the sound is coming from her younger sister! We've had Alcidon down here at the NVR until recently - what a great thing to see.
Hanglands 1 year ago
it is impossible for any sounds to come from this locomotive as the pistons and crankshafts were removed by english electric in 1963 when it was presented to the science museum in kensington,if you want to hear what it realy sounds like see the shot of the protype deltic in my deleted dvd the deltic locomotives of british railways
delticsdotcom 2 years ago
The Ultimate Deltics 1, 2 & 3!!! Hello! :-) Actually the video was not dubbed, but is the sound from Alycidon, which is propelling the loco. It has fooled quite a few people even though I mention this in the information. Cheers!
philquine 2 years ago
As a kids we would buy a platform ticket at Kings cross and go to Luton i think.we waited there for the Deltic which by then would be shifting,the sound gives me a shiver even today.funny thing was a few years ago we nearly bought a motor torpedo boat with twin napiers.we decided not to when we discovered the fuel used at 50 knts weighing 70 tons,shame though.cw.
trafforde 2 years ago
I worked on the Deltic and remember collecting some disused casings to make up dummy engines for the prototype Deltic befor it went to the Science museum
Ron900 2 years ago
I remember seeing her in the Science Museum in London back in the 1980's when I was a (train mad) kid!!
dangerousandy 2 years ago
its being pushed!
55022deltic 2 years ago
And it even says that in the video description! WOW!
produKtNZ 2 years ago
well done!, read the description
NSMerryweather4771 2 years ago
What I really like about this engine are the rather large windows. I could only imagine what it would be like to ride in the cab. Probably like a souped up glass house on wheels. Very cool!!!
dplanefilms 2 years ago
Not under its own power.
Spectraman3849 2 years ago
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well done, did you find that out from the description!
NSMerryweather4771 2 years ago
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777worldliner 2 years ago
technically both
bwarrrrk 2 years ago
777worldliner, it has two 18-cylinder, 1650 horsepower diesel engines engines which drive electric generators. So as the other commentator said: technically, both. I know this because I'm a nerd. HTH
lewisthecollard 2 years ago
I was fortunate to see this prototype on the ECML at Newark on test runs back in the1959/60
johnebiggunns 2 years ago
I would have loved to have seen her during her working life, but I more than happy to have seen and enjoyed her offspring. Cheers! :-)
philquine 2 years ago
shes been given permission to be restored to main line duties thankfully again . =]
EastMidlandsSteam 2 years ago 3
Really? I know No. 2 has.
philquine 2 years ago
if anything id like to see 016 be donated to dps because its in a mess at the minutes its just rusting away
EastMidlandsSteam 2 years ago
is it still running?
jolucy5 2 years ago
If only. No, the sound is coming from Alycidon. Cheers!
philquine 2 years ago
great to see it running again
CARLOS62B 2 years ago
its not
NSMerryweather4771 2 years ago
Is this prototype loco really so knackered that they can't get it running again?
Surely it's not THAT bad.
volvomantom 3 years ago
I think its more that the NRM aren't really interested in diesels.
lewisner 2 years ago
its not mainline certified and doesnt have safety equipment in the cab and the NRM dont want to waste money fitting it when they have all on with scotsman
EastMidlandsSteam 2 years ago
it also wouldnt be allowed on mainline without Yellow front
NSMerryweather4771 2 years ago
@NSMerryweather4771 Killjoys. Or perhaps it might get special licence, since steam trains travel on the Main Line without a yellow front.
Poopingbotham 1 year ago
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delticsdotcom 3 years ago
does anybody know if the NRM has any plans to get DP1 up and running again?
bladesman123 3 years ago
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delticsdotcom 3 years ago
this engine is in shildon now
weenerboy2000 3 years ago
I remember these good ol' "claggers" running through the UK, the good days. :)
getofmaballs 3 years ago
I hope you are aware that they have been back on the mainline for over ten years now? Though unfortunately not this one yet!
philquine 3 years ago
I remember the first time I saw Deltic,it was at Northwick Park near Harrow, It was at the head of a west coast express coming up the 15mile incline from Euston, these trains were usually headed by a Princess Royal or Coronation class - and were the the pride of the original L.M.S. belching out smoke with 14 coaches at about 50 m.p.h. but the Deltics were travelling at least 20 m.p.h. faster, must have been about 1956, wonderful memories. I could see it was the start of the end for steam.
jammyhartley 3 years ago
lol teh little circle window on the cab
bronzeonion 3 years ago
Thanks very much for this piece of footage, I've been searching for live footage of this very loco and found it..I remember it well..thanks very muchy
jonny7england 3 years ago
i have lots of film from 1955 showing this loco its not that rare you know
delticsdotcom 3 years ago
as a kid i would wait near dringhouses sidings and wait for these beasts to pass ,full throttle out of york heading south ,first the twanging rails ,a rumble followed by a roar ,then deafening body shaking vibrations as she passed ,happy days
ricspeed1971 4 years ago 7
dp2 was that the 23rd deltic looked like a mix of 55 and the eariler baby deltics ,came to greif up near thirsk if im not mistaken.
ricspeed1971 4 years ago
It actually looked exactly like a Deltic to all intents and purposes (the grilles were in slightly different places)- the main reason it looked like a Baby Deltic was the fact that it didn't have that nice lime green stripe down the bottom. Yup, Thirsk 1967. A sad day.
edwardianeccentric 3 years ago
It's a shame BR never commissioned the Super Deltic. A 4,400 bhp Co-Co "Super Deltic" was proposed but not built. [4] This would have been designated Class 51 and would have had two 18-cylinder turbocharged engines, based on the 9-cylinder turbocharged engine used in the Baby Deltic. The Class 55's engines were not turbocharged, although they did have scavenging blowers. Now that would have pissed off those living near the line who don't like two tone horns!!!
dawtheknaw 3 years ago 2
i live in york and i have to say i miss the beast since it moved to shildon ,as far as i was aware the power units are unserviceable ,the sectioned engine has a stamped plate i was looking at it yesterday cannot remember exactly but i think it was numbered 308 or 307
ricspeed1971 4 years ago
Did it have a engine explosion, and the original power units are not the same as those used in the production Deltics?
Were there clearance problems with the width of the body?
If so both issues would be powerful reasons to leave it alone.
NJPurling 4 years ago
why doesn't it work?
cutterschoicenotmine 4 years ago
Because DELTIC doesnt have any power units
D335Media 4 years ago
how come?
cutterschoicenotmine 4 years ago
Because 1 of them is a cross section displayed alongside the prototype in the museum and the other one just isnt there
madplanefan 4 years ago 2
oh, well some wealthy buisness man with a eye for money making potential should get it running with some sets and railtour till he gets rich, rich.... RICHHHHHHH!
cutterschoicenotmine 4 years ago
oooooooooooooo kay
qwaysideq 4 years ago
why??
cutterschoicenotmine 4 years ago
theres allready several deltics no one is going to buy new engines. There not like hornby they cost thousands
qwaysideq 4 years ago
What about the fact that DELTIC is irreplaceable? Remember the unique DP2? It could happen to DELTIC. Some things are just too valuable.
wieege 4 years ago
I don't think that's quite true. The sectioned power unit at the NRM is not out of DELTIC. I think actually that both power units are in the loco, but they lack pistons and quite a few other essential bits!
ajbonmg 4 years ago
This is very cleverly shot!
Yownanymous 4 years ago
if only!
slartibartfast69 4 years ago
yer lol nice cam trickery but we all know it was pushed in lol kool if only.
DelticMattV2000 4 years ago
Cool locomotive.
cuttingwoodnow 4 years ago
If only..............
37201xoim 4 years ago
Hee hee- almost had me fooled into thinking the spare engines were put in.
The width issue was to do with the footplates which were most likely modified. I think it also happened with the production deltics.
If you get enough ka-ching apparrently Rustons will build you new detlic 18 engines.
dampFreddie 4 years ago
It is slightly wider than some locos, it damaged york platform once, this may be a problem
tpvalley 4 years ago
Whats the operational status of DP1 then, would it work if they tried? after all it was overhauled prior to NRM, and we all own it, bring it back to life I say!!
tpvalley 4 years ago
Oh! How I wish they would bring it back to life! Can you imagine travelling Liverpool-Euston behind that beast! And to think there are people out there who have done just that, without even being aware of it! I'm not sure if they could get the original engines running without spending lots on new components. Cheers, Phil Q
philquine 4 years ago