Revisiting some more past routes, D9009 stands at Hull with this Pathfinder trip on May 6.

The Hull & Leeds Executive also took in some diversionary routes, seen here during a stop at Spalding.

Back on the blocks at Kings Cross.

June 17 saw ALYCIDON work a tour over the scenic Central Wales line. Here it waits at Llandeilo for a unit to clear the single line.

Stood at Llandrindod Wells during a leg stretch stop.

Leaving Shrewsbury, where passengers had a break, with the empty coaching stock.

Deltics are thirsty! Here D9009 takes fuel at Coton Hill.

At Gloucester prior to running round for the trip back to Burton.

The NRM's D9002 and D9009 at Colton on October 4, heading for Barrow Hill then the Bluebell Railway for the DPS 40th anniversary event.

D9009 ran from Burton to Swanage and back on October 21, here it is on the apprach to Corfe Castle. (Nick Prior)

The return of the Swanage Belle pauses at Cheltenham Spa on the return leg. (Henry Thomas)

An Open Day took place at Knottingley on October 28, D9009 attended the event and is seen at South Milford on its way from York.

After anappearance at Knottingley depot open day the previous day, D9009 was used to haul 14 wagons from Milford Sidings to Neville Hill on October 29. Here it is waiting to leave Milford. (Pete Stojanovic)

Another view of the DB Cargo wagon move, this time at Castleford.

Re-living the York-Liverpool turns, D9009 stands at York on December 30.

Passing Blackburn with Pathfinder's trip to Liverpool. (Guy Middleton)

Upon arrival at Liverpool Lime Street. Note the original headboard, as carried in 1981.

Back at York, before the loco returned to the NRM.

This is what was being re-created - this shot at Liverpool is dated December 27 1981. (Craig Oliphant)

After repainting by RVEL, D9009 ran from Derby to York on February 22. This was its first main line working in blue since January 2, 1982.

D9009 heads towards Stow on the Borders Railway on April 9. (Jack Beeston)

Pathfinder's 'Deltic Borderer' at Edinburgh folllowing its trip to Tweedbank. (Graham Clarke)

D9009 stands at York on April 9 following completion of its duties on this tour. (Graham Clarke)

Hitting the magic 100 mph. (Graham Clarke)

After a sell-out first trip, we did it again on June 18! D9009 heads for Tweedbank. (Alexander Cromarty)

The tour’s destination is reached. (Graham Clarke)

Following display at the DRS Open Day at Crewe, D9009 ran to York on July 27, seen just a few miles short of its destination.

D9009 and 55019 visiting the Bluebell Railway in April 2015, the pair seen here leaving Doncaster on April 14. (Pete Stojanovic)

Running light engine from Kidderminster to Southall and carrying the winged thistle, D9009 is seen at Standish Junction. (Duncan Jennings)

D9009 hauled the ‘Golden Jubilee Pullman’ on May 16, the first appearance of a ‘Deltic’ at the head of the British Pullman train for a number of years. This is it arriving at the Severn Valley Railway from London Victoria. (Graham Clarke)

As the sun sets, D9009 is captured at speed on the Great Western Main Line at Denchworth. (Mark Lambert)

The return working is seen at London Victoria. (Graham Clarke)

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust used D9009 for the northbound leg of its 'White Rose' tour on July 7, seen here at Huntingdon. (Steve Smith)

On August 5, D9009 was used with WCRC’s 57314 to move a ‘Eurostar’ power car from the Network Rail depot at the former York Carriage Works to the National Railway Museum. – certainly the first time a ‘Deltic’ has hauled a ‘Eurostar’! (Gary Smith)

D9009's first main line run for nine years - at King's Cross bound for Edinburgh,

D9009 at Manchester Victoria with this Crewe-Edinburgh excursion on April 6 2013.

With the headcode blind having been damaged north of Durham after the loco hit a pheasant, D9009 roars through Chester-le-Street. (Bryan Sherrington)

'The Eidyn Bugh Scot' emerges from Melkridge Tunnel just east of Haltwhistle. (Keith Kirkland)

Hauling 37901, 33109, 20087 and D1501 from the East Lancs Railway to the Mid Hants Railway on April 24 2013. (Ian Stafford)

Ready to depart York with 'The Elizabethan' which it worked from Edinburgh to King's Cross on June 11 2013.

With repairs to D1015 taking a little longer than expected, D9009 stepped in to work the Mazey Day Cornishman, seen at Penzance.

Another view at Penzance, with the loco ready for departure back north to Tame Bridge.

NYMR main line on September 14 2013 - D9009 became the fourth Deltic to reach Whitby (the others being 55002, 55019 and 55022).

An abortive attempt to reach Battersby on September 14 2013. This was where the loco stopped owing to a bridge strike ahead of the train. (Stuart Page)

On September 17 2013, the convoy move from Grosmont to Kidderminster stands at Battersby, where D9009 ran round the two diesel hydraulics. (Stuart Page)

Passing Shipton, D9009 hauls D821 and D1062 from the NYMR to the SVR on September 17 2013.

D9009 arrives at Derby from Barrow Hill, prior to hauling Pathfinder's 'Winter Settler' tour to Carlisle on December 28 2013. (Alan Whincup)

Classic Deltic exhaust was produced as the train departed from Derby for Carlisle on Decemebr 28 2013. (Alan Whincup)

Now in its stride, D9009 is seen near Duffield on December 28 2013. (Philip Tann)

Classic S&C country. With Ribblehead viaduct in the background, 1Z55 passes Winterscales n December 28 2013. (Simon Cholmondeley)

On November 27 2014, D9009 took 55019 from the ELR to Barrow Hill before then running to the NRM, seen here at York. (Ian Beattie)

Following bodywork attention over the previous year, 55019 stands at King's Cross with the 'Thales Flyer' bound for Edinburgh.

55019 stands at Edinburgh after arrival from London. Unfortunately an engine governor fault meant a Class 67 had to haul the train back to London.

July 2 saw 55019 work a tour from Preston to Havant (for the Festival of the Sea at Portsmouth) and on to Salisbury. The tour is captured at Crewe next to what was then a new Pendolino.

55019 at Salisbury before the train went for servicing.

In snowy conditions, the train pauses at Sheffield en-route from Derby to York. (Glyn Brocklesby)

55019 approaches York at Colton South Junction (Malcolm Braim)

The train arrives at York, the final pick-up point. (Brian Russell)

Shortly after departure from York the train heads West at Colton (Malcolm Braim)

Heading for the Pennines, the train passes through Church Fenton. (Oliver Turner)

55019 powers through Slaithwaite. (Ian Allcroft)

After arrival back at York, the two engines give the characteristic 'V'sign.(Mike Joy)

A short stop was made at Sheffield for passengers to disembark. (Phil Needham)

A view after arrival at Derby where the train terminated. (Bob Peach)

D9009 stands at Preston prior to departure at 11.50 on June 22nd. (David Russell)

The tour passes over Crawford Bridge on the West Coast Main Line. (Euan Thomson)

The train arrives at Edinburgh Waverley. (Nick Chada)

At Edinburgh, DPS Railtours Officer Guy Middleton had arranged for a piper to be playing when the train departed. This shot was taken just before departure. (Tim Holden)

55019 approaches Dalmeny, just south of the Forth Bridge. (Stevie Wakefield)

With 55019 now leading, the train is captured near Markinch. (Angus Thomson)

West Ferry is the location of this shot of the train heading for Aberdeen. (Jamie McEwen)

Continuing north, 55019 is seen at Arbroath. (Jim Ramsay)

Upon arrival at Aberdeen, passengers enjoyed an evening's break before continuing north. This was No. 19's second visit to Aberdeen in preservation, the loco having operated a special there whilst operating with VSOE in 1999. (Martin Gallacher)

After an overnight journey over the Far North line, the tour reversed at Georgemas Junction and headed for Thurso. D9009 was at the north end, and thus became the Deltic to have travelled the furthest north.

The tour then ran back to Georgemas Junction for a stop before continuing to Wick. 55019 is seen partially under the trainshed roof. (Michael Prince)

The train then returned down the Far North line as far as Dingwall. At Forsinard, some complex manouvres had to be undertaken to allow two trains to pass the tour, which was too long for the station loop. In the above view, the train returns to the station.

Further south, this shot shows the train near Invergordon. (Lynn Adamson)

Back in BR days, nobody could have imagined a Deltic would be seen at locations such as Dingwall. D9009 poses next to the station sign. The train reversed here for the journey to Kyle. (Mark Lyons)

Kyle of Lochalsh, and the train is captured shortly after arrival.

Day 3 - view of the train south of Dalwhinnie. (Lynn Adamson)

Still on the Highland Main Line, D9009 climbs away from Dunkeld. (Michael Mather)

The train departs Perth, passing the former site of Perth MPD. (Michael Mather)

Heading south, a view of the train at Stirling. (Alastair Blackwood)

The train traversed the 'City Union' line through Glasgow, rarely used by passenger trains, before joining the main line from Glasgow to Ayr and Stranraer. Shortly after joining the main line, D9009 passes through Cardonald station. (Grant Fleming)

Stranraer was reached around 15 minutes early. From here, 55019 took charge of the train for the journey back to the Glasgow area and then on to Fort William.

Day 4 - An early morning view as D9009 departs Morar en route for Mallaig. (Paul Robertson)

Arrival at Mallaig was at 06.45, and the train was greeted by a piper. There was much local interest in the train, and several shops had opened up early especially for the tour.

At the opposite end of the train was 55019 which hauled the tour back to Fort William after a break. (David Russell)

On the return from Mallaig, 55019 crosses Loch nan Uamh viaduct. (Paul Robertson)

A dramatic backdrop as the train approaches Glenfinnan. (Nige Paine)

The train restarts from Glenfinnan Viaduct. (Alastair Blackwood)

Another view of the viaduct. Passengers on board enjoyed breakfast between these two points. (Paul Robertson)

Scottish scenery at its best! After reversing at Fort William, the train headed south to Crianlarich. This is the train heading into the Horse Shoe curve. (Mark Lyons)

A little further on, the train rounds the curve. (Paul Robertson)

With Ben Dorian in the background, D9009 heads towards Upper Tyndrum. (John Jarman)

With D9009 at the rear of the stock, the train crosses Dalmally viaduct over Loch Awe. (Paul Robertson)

Some of the more energetic tour participants strolled up the hill to McCaig's tower, and this gave a chance for an unusual photo. (Tim Holden)

During the 1980s, many of the Class 37s which operated to Oban carried a West Highland Terrier emblem. One of these made a temporary guest appearance on the tour, and the 'Deltic Dog' is seen here on 55019 at Oban. (David Russell)

A view of the return journey, seen at Dalrigh near Lower Tyndrum. (Paul Robertson)

After reversing at Crianlarich, the train head back to Fort William for the night with 55019 in charge. (Angus Thomson)

No railtour of this magnitude would be complete without a 'seminar' shot. Prior to departure from Fort William, a large proportion of the tour's participants pose with D9009.

A view taken at Achallader on the last day as the train returns to Preston. (Paul Robertson) Close

Coming off the West Highland Line, D9009 arrives at Craigendoran Junction. (Gary Lennon)

55019 brought up the rear of the train for the whole of the return journey to Preston, seen here passing Coatbridge Central. (Gary Lennon) Close

At the end of the five days, the tour participants pose at Preston for a seminar shot. (Guy Middleton - using shutter delay!)

Having run light engine from Barrow Hill earlier in the day, D9009 stands at Old Oak Common on May 16 with the coaching stock for a Steamy Affairs trip from Ashford to Newcastle tour.

Arrival at Newcastle, and two generations of ECML power stand side by side. (Ian Dobson)

The return leg to Ashford, and D9009 awaits departure from York. (Richard Senior)

The DPS ran a tour from Newcastle to King's Cross on June 7, recreating the days of the 'semi-fast' workings which were hauled by Deltics in their final years, by using a set of 8 air-conditioned Mark 2 coaches provided by Fragonset Railways. This is the ECS heading north the previous day.

Two miles south of Newcastle, at 07.25, 55019 clears its throat. (Terry Owens)

Passing a northbound GNER service, the train runs through Durham non-stop. (G Middleton)

Between Doncaster and Peterborough, the train took the diversionary route regularly used by the Deltics when they were in British Rail service. 55019 passes Gosberton (about 5 miles north of Spalding) on the outward leg. (Guy Erwood)

Less than three miles from the tour's destination, 55019 passes through Finsbury Park station. (Tim Holden)

An added bonus for participants was the appearance of 9016 at Kings Cross. The DPS tour provided the Porterbrook liveried Deltic with its first visit to Kings Cross since its return to main line operation, the loco being used for the ECS movements to Bounds Green and back. Although the appearance of 9016 on this working had been planned by Merlin Rail several weeks previously, most people were unaware of this until the morning of the tour.

55019 is captured inside GNER's depot at Bounds Green where the train was serviced during the break in London. (Nigel Hutchison)

With everyone back on board, 55019 departs Kings Cross at 18.35. (Nick Drew)

On Sunday June 8th, 55019 and the coaching stock returned from Newcastle to Barrow Hill. This working is seen passing Church Fenton. (Richard Starkey)

In preparation for its steam gala, D9009 was used to collect GWR Castle 5051 and its support coach from Didcot and move it to Barrow Hill on July 9. (Richard Senior)

On July 26th/27th, Wabtec at Doncaster opened its doors to the public, as part of the Doncaster Plant event. D9009 and 55019 were among the many exhibits on display. The Deltics worked from Barrow Hill to Doncaster (Wabtec) on Monday July 21st, hauling three electrics which are all owned by or in the custodianship of the AC Loco Group, one of the DPS's "neighbours" at Barrow Hill. The consist is seen at Greenfield Lane Bridge at Doncaster. (Bob Peach)

The return movement to Barrow Hill took place on July 30th. Here the convoy is captured at Ferryboat Lane, Mexborough. (Keith Beaumont)

September 12 2003 saw 55019 used to move the prototype 'DELTIC' and other locos from the NRM fleet from York to Barrow Hill. Here 55019 shunts D6700 and D200 ready for the transit move.

The convoy, comprising D8000, D6700, DELTIC and D200 plus two coaches for brake force, passes Meadowhall. (David Garnett)

The train was looped or stopped on several occasions for pathing purposes. In this view, the train waits for the signal at Tupton, south of Chesterfield. (Ian Dobson)

Some three hours later, the convoy finally arrives at Barrow Hill. (Ian Dobson)

A tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the DPS, taking 'RHF' from Kings Cross to Edinburgh with a full rake of blue/grey coaches. The headboard for the outward journey was a replica of the original Silver Jubilee headboard, constructed by DPS volunteer Nigel Paine. This close-up shot was taken prior to departure fromKings Cross. (Nigel Paine)

North of Peterborough, the tour climbs Stoke bank on April 13. (Phil Needham)

ue to the early arrival at York, there was time for a photostop under the station roof. Wearing the Sliver Jubilee headboard which was carried by Deltics when they hauled the train of this name in 1977, the loco awaits departure. The loco had its headcode panels plated over and carried numbers at both ends, representing its condition in 1977. (Alistair Beadle)

nother view at York, this time 'wide angle' showing the station roof. Who would have imagined in 1982 that 20 years later that they would see this sight? (Gary Thornton)

The crowds gather at Edinburgh Waverley, shortly after arrival. (Andy Brown)

On the return leg, the train is seen just south of Carstairs, about to cross Float viaduct. (Gary Lennon)

he train stands at Peterborough. Unfortunately, the loco had developed an AWS fault just before Grantham, and although this was rectified by the on-board DPS engineer in about 2 minutes at Peterborough, the decision being taken by the railway authorities to place 56120 on front of the train and haul it to Kings Cross. Thanks to everyone for their understanding and support - from the feedback received, people still considered it a great day with over 750 miles of Deltic haulage. (Gareth Griffiths

At Battersby on September 6 en-route for the NRM, where a call was received requesting hire of 55019 for the next day. (Richard Senior)

In preparation for the DPS tour on September 6, D9009 ran to Carnforth. With the NRM's Western in tow (bound for the Severn Valley Railway), the loco passes through Shipley. It had been planned that 55019 would also be in the convoy, but a last minute request from Rail Charter Services for the loco to work another railtour saw the loco uncoupled at York and run light engine to London instead. (Ian Dobson)

Commencing at Preston, the tour picked up at Bolton and Manchester Victoria before running across the Hope Valley route. The final pick up in the north of the country was Sheffield, where there was enough time for a quick photo stop. (Tim Rogers)

An historic event - D9009 and 55019 about to pass each other for the first time on the main line in preservation. Who would have suggested, in August 1982 when the DPS acquired the locos, that just over 20 years later, the locos would be passing on the ECML, both doing almost 100 mph! (Paul Furtek/DPS)

D9009 blasts through Newark, back on 'home ground'. (David Burton)

55019 storms through Doncaster with the Past Time Rail charter for Edinburgh. 55019 worked the tour as far as York on the outward journey, where it was replaced by a loco from an earlier ECML generation - A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa. Unfortunately, owing to problems, 55019 was called to assist the A4, and the tour only got as far north as Alnmouth. (David Cooper)

After covering the southern half of the East Coast Main Line, D9009 skirted round London to cover the Great Western line which runs out out of Paddington. Here the train is seen at Walton St Lawrence, near Twyford. (Tim Farmer)

Another view of the train heading towards Bristol, this time at Shrivenham. (Paul Eccles)

Passengers on board the DPS tour enjoyed a 90 minute break at Bristol while the loco was refuelled. This is the train at Bristol shortly after arrival. (David Russell)

The return leg was via Bristol Parkway and then back along the GWML to the London area before tackling the Midland Main Line, the first Deltic on this line to Leicester. (Tim Farmer)

While D9009 was heading north over the Midland Main Line, 55019 was at York on the return leg of "The Elizabethan". Wearing one ofthe DPS headboards, the loco awaits the run south. (Nick 'IE071')

After power unit repairs, D9009 returned to service in August 2001. In advance of its riltour later that month, the loco undertook a loaded test run from Glasgow to Carnforth on August 2, which was the empty coaching stock movement of a private charter which had worked from Cardiff to Glasgow. The picture below shows D9009 at Glasgow Central prior to departure. Out of view at the rear was DNLL's D9000 Royal Scots Grey which had hauled the charter from Cardiff. (Simon Hartshorne)

The S&C circular tour ran on August 11 and started at Preston. Here, it passes through Leyland on the West Coast Main Line. (Lawrence Clift)

The train is seen travelling at speed as it passes Milford Sidings. This black and white shot of a green Deltic on maroon stock has a very 1960s feel to it - only the headlight is a giveaway! (Jason Cross)

D9009 leaves Carlisle with the ECS, which was stabled at Carlisle Kingmoor whilst the loco was refuelled. (Gary Thornton)

Just over an hour later, Alycidon returns from Kingmoor ready for the return journey. (Gary Thornton)

The train arrives at Shipley, the first set down point. As the tour was running late, the train then ran direct to Manchester and not via York as planned. (Gill Dobson)

The society's second tour of 2001 took us to Great Yarmouth, and used both D9009 and 55019. With D9009 in charge, it arrives at Wakefield Kirkgate. (Chris Wittham)

On the East Coast Main Line, D9009 is captured at Grantham. (Jason Cross)

55019, which had been visiting the Nene Valley Railway, was added to the train at Peterborough. It took over as power from Ely following a reversal, after the Ely reversal, and is seen passing Wymondham South Junction, the junction for the Mid Norfolk Railway. (Copyright Steve Allen)

A view at Great Yarmouth, shortly after arrival. It was wet! (Tim Hinchcliffe)

In pouring rain, 55019+D9009 wait to depart Great Yarmouth - the first double headed Deltics on the main line in preservation. At least one member's camera suffered a failure due to an intake of water! (Nick Joyce)

With 55019 leading D9009, the return leg is captured between Norwich and Wymondham. (Bob Reed)

Lastly, a view at Preston, the tour's final set down point. The locos returned to Carnforth with the coaching stock the following day. (Tim Hinchcliffe) Close

55019's first test run took place on May 8 1999, with Black 5 45407. The train heads through the fast lines at Crewe, bound for Castleton. (Clive Elverstone)

The convoy passes Mills Hill. (Ian R Dobson)

Following a failure the previous week, D9009 made another test run on May 20th, operating without any problems and gaining full main line certification. Here it leaves Crewe, with 55019 tucked behind as a back-up. (Clive Elverstone)

Described as 'Deltic Saturday', this event saw D9009 and 55019 both work from King's Cross to York and back on their first main line passenger runs since 1981. Here is D9009 back at King's Cross. (Clive Elverstone)

55019 'on the blocks' at King's Cross having brought the ECS in. (Clive Elverstone)

On May 30 1999, VSOE operated a train from Manchester to Wembley in connection with a football match, hauled by D9009 and 55019 in top/tail mode. The ECS is seen passing Sandbach en-route from Crewe to Manchester. (Clive Elverstone)

On its first British Pullman working, No 9 heads North up the ECML at Castle Hills Junction on June 12 1999. (Richard Senior)

No 9 heads North at Waitby on the S&C on June 13 1999. (Richard Senior)

VSOE ran a monthly York-Carlisle 'Regency Rail Cruises' dining special on Wednesday's during 1999 and this was Deltic-hauled on most occasions. The September 15th train is seen here at Brighouse. (Richard Senior)

55019 passes 'Promised Land Lane' on the outskirts of Chester on June 11th with a Regency Rail 'Dalesman' special. (Clive Elverstone)

July 17 saw DPS run a tour from Crewe to Stirthe gave members the opportunity to travel behind both our locomotives at a bargain fare of just £19.50. The train was hauled by D9009 from Crewe to Newcastle, 55019 Newcastle to Stirling and back, then D9009 to Crewe. Between Crewe and Newcastle, 55019 was included in the train formation (as dead load) as a means of positioning the loco to take up its leg of the tour. The photo above shows the train awaiting departure from Crewe. (Clive Elverstone)

55019 worked a Welsh Marches tour from Liverpool to Hereford and return on July 7th. Above, the train awaits departure from Lime Street station. (Tony Kirkham)

Regency and Pathfinder ran a joint weekend tour to Edinburgh Tattoo from Bristol on August 14/15 1999. The train is seen at Crewe. (Ralph Barrett)

On September 15 1999, D9009 stands at Carlisle following arrival from York. with a "Settle & Carlisle Discoverer" excursion. (Richard Senior)

On September 26th/28th 1999, VSOE/Riviera Trains operated special trains to the Labour Party Conference at Bournemouth. This view shows D9009 at the rear of the ECS for the first of these workings. D9009 hauled the outward journey and 50017 the return. (Clive Elverstone)

On November 9th 1999, Alycidon hauled the VSOE British Pullman set on a special from Manchester to Harrogate. The loco departs Poppleton on the first of two trips round the Harrogate circle that day. (Richard Senior)

A private charter ran on November 13th 1999 using the Regency Rail dining set, captured at Shrewsbury with Alycidon at the head of the train. (Richard Senior)

On November 27th, D9009 worked a Regency train from Stafford via Shrewsbury and Chester to Edinburgh. This photo shows the charter at Frodsham - the first ever Deltic to pick up there! (Tim Rogers)

In May 2000, VSOE relaunched its operation in the north of England under the 'Northern Belle' name. This is a shakedown run from Manchester to Berwich on May 24. (David Russell)

June 3 saw 55019 work from York to Waterloo on the 'Northern Belle Millenium Experience'. The train was service at Clapham Junction yard.

In October 2000, EWS took over the operating side of the Northern Belle, resulting in the Deltics no longer being used. This is the penultimate Deltic-hauled trip, from Manchester to Grantham, passing Doncaster on October 5. (Carl Looker)