Barrow Hill's annual diesel gala took place at the weekend, providing a variety of attractions for the Deltic enthusiast - including two Deltics (55019 and visiting 55022) on shuttle trains complete with matching blue/grey Mark 2 air-cons, and the start up of the Baby Deltic power unit at regular intervals. A selection of photos from the weekend can be found by visiting the Gallery.

The event also saw the launch of the Baby Deltic Project's new book "Baby Deltic - the story of an engine's rebirth". The BDP has launched its own website, which can be found at http://www.thebabydelticproject.co.uk.

55 019 will be attending the GCR gala on 11th, 12th and 13th of September 2009. More details to follow.

The Baby Deltic Project’s 37372 fitted with a T9-29 Deltic engine will be on display outside the DPS depot this weekend. It is planned to run the Baby Deltic engine periodically during both days of the event – running times will be notified in the DPS Depot.

A video clip of it starting has been added HERE.

A busy Saturday with final preparations for next weekend being put in place. Internally 55019 has had two injectors changed on power unit 1, the generator on power unit 2 has been cleaned and in cab one the hand brake indicator has been repaired. Externally the nameplate has changed from Pinza back to Royal Highland Fusilier with crest, the white cabs have been repainted blue and bogie two has been washed. Underneath the traction motor brushes have been inspected. D9015 has had further body work treatment and internally further electrical work. In the workshop more of the cable trays have been painted in gloss. The depot has also been tidied in readiness for next weekend Barrow Hill type five event.

Photos from the day have been added to the gallery here.

D9009 is booked to work the following diagrams on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2th August:

11:40 Wansford- Peterborough NV
12:40 Peterborough NV- Wansford
14:00 Wansford- Peterborough NV
15:00 Peterborough NV- Wansford
16:20 Wansford- Peterborough NV
17:20 Peterborough NV- Wansford

SATURDAY 8TH & SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST Diesel Gala Twin Engine / Type 5

Rare chance to view and ride behind Deltics and Westerns, plus, ride behind resident diesel locomotives selected from classes 03, 20, 26, 31, 33, 37, 45 and 56. Also visiting mainline locomotives!

Admission Prices Adults £12.00 OA P £10.00 Children £7.00 Families* £33.00 Members £8.00 *Family tickets include 2 adults and 2 children.

Admission - 10am until 4.30pm

55 019 in use, full DPS sales stand

Other locos in use include JANUS, D1023,55022,56098,56101,56006, possibly 56040, DRS 66, Advenza 66, possibly 07001. All subject to availability.

55019 planned operating times: Saturday - 10.50 to 11.25, Sunday - 15.35 to 16.00.

The Baby Deltic Project’s 37372 will also be on display. It is planned to run the Baby Deltic engine periodically during both days of the event – running times will be notified in the DPS Depot. The Baby Deltic Project will also be launching their book ‘Baby Deltic - the Story of an Engine’s Re-birth’ at the event.

trade stands, train rides, good food, Real Ale & more For further information please contact: Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 2PR Tel: 01246 472450 www.barrowhill.org

Underframe and bogie cleaning of 55 019 took place this weekend. Further conduit fitting took place on D9015 and further filling/painting of the bodywork with one whole side now returned to grey undercoat.

Photos from the day have been added to the gallery here.

Dates for the operation of D9009 ALYCIDON on the Nene Valley Railway.

Saturday August 1st - Orange Timetable
Sunday August 2nd - Orange timetable
Saturday August 22nd - Pink timetable (3 round trips) **NOTE DATE CHANGE - REPLACES SUNDAY AUGUST 23RD**
Monday August 31st - **ADDITIONAL DATE ADDED 21/08/09**
Monday September 7th - Driver Experience Day
Saturday September 19th - DPS Members Day
Monday September 21st - Driver Experience Day
Friday October 2nd - Diesel Gala
Saturday October 3rd - Diesel Gala
Sunday October 4th - Diesel Gala

FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCE DAYS
have been planned for the following dates: September 7th/21st. The cost, payable to the Nene Valley Railway, is £195 and this will be for a 1 1/2 hour session, lunch, insurance, (NVR Membership) provided plus a goodie bag. Th first session will be at 09.15.

To book contact the VLO or contact the NVR office direct, 01780 784444 to book and pay. The maximum is 10 people per day. Please quote DPS or NVR membership number for priority booking.

A good turn out this weekend to continue 55019 B exam. Under the loco it had the brake pins, brake blocks and bogies checked. Internally the bolts were check on the radiator fan shafts, gear boxes and drive shafts greased, shaft couplings checked, one of the power unit generators cleaned and hand brakes fresh grease applied plus small repair. Once outside brakes were checked and power units were checked while in a running state. D9015 had further wiring checks and plans are in place to replace more of the cabling.

Photos from the day have been added to the gallery here.

The Deltic Preservation Society Limited is delighted to have reached agreement to help the Baby Deltic Project move their project forward. When 37372 was bought by the BDP its bogies were acquired on loan only and their owner now wants their return. The DPS has been able to assist by loaning a set of spare Deltic bogies, initially for a period of 6 months. This will give the BDP time to explore options for a permanent set of bogies for 37372.

In exchange for the loan the DPS has been able to obtain significant help from Pindari Ltd with the registration of a set of bogies for 55015 which is part of the process that will allow the loco to be operated on Network Rail controlled infrastructure. This has contributed greatly to the goal of getting Tulyar back in action. The DPS wants to put on record its gratitude for this kind donation of time and resources, which is greatly appreciated.