Deltic Deadline 193 has been despatched to all members.

It includes a pictorial review of D9009 and 55 019 in action, latest updates on our locomotives, two that didnt get away - the story of 55 001/004/016/020 in 1978/79.

Any non-members wishing to purchase a copy of the latest issue should send a cheque for £2.25 (payable to DPSCS Ltd) to Ian Lewis at:

34 Lucy Hall Drive, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 5BH.

A reminder that the 2010 AGM will be held on the morning of 6 March 2010 at the Aston Court Hotel in Derby.

Details and formal Notice will be in the next issue of Deltic Deadline and the AGM itself is restricted to current members of the DPS.

An important date to remember is 13 February 2010. If you are not able to attend the AGM, you can apply for a proxy vote, in writing, to the Secretary as long as your request arrives on or before that date. This date is also the latest one for nominations to the Board to be received by the Secretary.

You will need to bring your membership card to the AGM.

Peter Kennan

A worksplate from 55009 was sold by a private collector on 16th January by Great Central Railwayana Auctions at auction for £2200. The worksplate with the front repainted and the back in original condition had its BR sales paperwork from Rail Curios, York including acceptance of offer and till receipt. Information kindly supplied by David Jones of GCRA.

This compared with a worksplate from 55016 that was sold in November 2009 for £1750. This worksplate was stripped back to bare brass and mounted on a presentation board. Of interest is that at the same auction a headboard from ‘The Shamrock’ , boat train London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service, often hauled by the Prototype Deltic failed to reach its reserve of £2000.

As part of the Racehorse Appeal II the DPS has produced a 2010 calendar

The calendar is landscape and features a different A4 sized picture of Tulyar for each month. Printed on good quality paper the calendar opens out to A3 size, ideal for the work place or home. Priced at £8.50 including postage.

Please order from DPS Sales, 34 Lucy Hall Drive, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5BH

The Draw took place, as planned, on 9 January 2010 at our Depot at Barrow Hill. The following numbers are the winners:

1st prize of £250 = 2322
2nd prize of £100 = 18161
3rd prize of £100 = 13795
4th prize of £50 = 2324
5th prize of £50 = 4131
6th prize of £50 = 12912

The Draw has raised £3,010, after deducting prizes and printing costs. This compares to £2,538 last year and is the highest figure ever. This is a fantastic achievement, especially against the current background of economic turmoil. All of the DPS Board would like to express their thanks for your generous and enduring support.

I’ll be contacting winners, using the information on the ticket stubs. However, please feel free to contact me via email or by telephone, using the contact details given on this website and in Deltic Deadline.

Finally, another thank you to everyone who supported the Draw and a Happy New Year!

Graham Clarke

Martin Walker is delighted to announce completion of the purchase of D9016 'Gordon Highlander'. The loco should be collected from the HNRC facility at Barrow Hill early next week by 55 022 and moved to its new home at the East Lancashire Railway. Both Deltics should be in operation at the Railway on Saturday 9th of January and Martin looks forward to seeing many there for what promises to be an entertaining day.

It is also planned to have both locomotives running on the ELR on February 13th, after which the operational engine from D9016 will transferred to 55022 as a short term measure to get RSG back into full working order at the earliest opportunity. Once the overhauled unit is completed, the plan is to use D9016 as a running in test bed for this unit.

(Charlie Cawthorne)

Happy New Year to all.

Volunteer Operations restart on Sat 2nd January, yes it really was 28 years ago.

All welcome, old and new volunteers.

Continuing work on 15's rebuild and soon to start on winter maintenance on 9 & 19. Plus ongoing work on the coach.
Help also needed with the museum area and the stores but Nigel is away for the next 2 weeks.
Please contact Mike Hallam-Rudd - vloATthedps.co.uk if you wish to give us some time.

The committee would like to thank all its members and followers for their support throughout 2009 and wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year.

Thursday 17th December 2009

Please note that we now cannot guarantee Christmas delivery of postal sales items.

Thank you for your support

Merry Christmas