55009, still masquerading as long-scrapped sister 55013 The Black Watch, arrived at the Nene Valley Railway on May 7. Allelys Heavy...

Back in the cab where he belongs - Harry Wilson enjoys the memories of years driving 55013 The Black Watch and, of course, all the...

D9015. The electricians moved onto the loco now as it enters the latter stages of the overhaul. Mechanically the engineering team are...

We are happy to announce 55009’s (still as 55013) further stay at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough and will be working at the GCR...

What isn't a joke is that paintwork is 55019 and we cannot wait for you to see her fully painted! We couldn’t decide how far up the skirt...

As part of the process of returning 55019 to the main line, the traction motors condition was tested and one was found to have poor...

A happy belated birthday to 55021 for 16th March! You have been very busy recently! Just look at the huge process and work been...

13th March It was a busy day at the Great Central Railway, 3 of our drivers - Mike, John and Mike underwent their annual Deltic driver...

Thank you all for renewing your memberships & continuing to support us. As a way of saving the cost of postage, we send new membership...

News from DPS Depot saw the main generator successfully separated from the engine. Several years ago whilst looking at power units to be...

A milestone was reached at the beginning of March when the DPS welcomed its 1,000th member. The membership numbers have been steadily...

DPS MEMBERS CAN RIDE ONLY 55009 FOR FREE. OTHER TRAINS REQUIRE A TICKET. IF YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS DUE FOR RENEWAL PLEASE MESSAGE AND WE CAN...

55009. Is now away at the Great Central Railway. 55015. The air horn lever guides are being made ready for new ones to be fitted. 55019....

63 and still going strong as ever. She’s had quite the journey with BR, then D9000 fund (DNLL), Beaver Sports and now at LSL. Thank you...

55009. The ‘A’ exam was successfully completed prior to the locomotive leaving for the Great Central Railway - no faults found. 55015....

Following on from Tuesdays visit by Applied Inspection to carry out the Ultra Sonic Axle and Equalising Beam tests on both 55015 and...

55009 No work on the loco this week. It is due to be tested on the Barrow Hill demonstration line in the coming days. 55015 Work...

55009. A start was made on the ‘A’ exam ready for the season. 55015. The installation of the AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) to No 2...

55019 - The remainder of the radiator bays were sanded down in preperation for painting then inside the bays were given a good clean and...

55009. The job required refitting Cable R36 which is part of the ETS system and in 2 halves, it was this that was the cause of the issue...