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Volunteers' report 19/4/25
Work on the Deltics was taking place at two locations today. Barrow Hill 55009. The final bodywork repairs have been completed and the...
Apr 20, 20253 min read


A day of firsts for the DPS
Depot report 17/4/25 D9015 Tulyar spent the morning undergoing test runs up and down the branch at Barrow Hill in spectacular spring...
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Alycidon returns to the NYMR
The DPS in conjunction with the NYMR are pleased to announce that 55009 Alycidon will be one of the guest locos at the diesel gala which...
Apr 14, 20251 min read
Depot Report 12/4/25
Depot report 12/4/25. A very productive day at Barrow Hill. The delectricians were busy refurbishing relays and other equipment as they...
Apr 12, 20251 min read


DEPOT REPORT Thursday 10th April.
Just a few people on site today but a fairly busy day. Many thanks to David, Mike, Nigel, Richard, Steve and Trevor. DEPOT. Work started...
Apr 10, 20253 min read


55019. Running day at the GCR.
As part of its home fleet duties at the Great Central Railway the operations department have just announced that 55019 Royal Highland...
Apr 10, 20251 min read


55019 ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER TO APPEAR AT THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY DIESEL GALA.
The Deltic Preservation Society alongside the Great Central Railway are pleased to announce that 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier will be...
Apr 7, 20251 min read


DEPOT REPORT FOR 5/6th APRIL
55019 AT SWITHLAND SIDINGS Depot Report 5/4/25 55009. Further progress on the repaint. The FP white cabs now adorn both ends of the loco....
Apr 6, 20252 min read


AGM UPDATE.
Complimentary Deltic haulage courtesy of the DPS with 55019 and a cab visit? How is that possible? It’s really easy. Just click on the...
Mar 30, 20251 min read


DEPOT GCR REPORT for Monday 24th March
A couple of volunteers spent today at Loughborough giving 55019 an “A” Exam and checking everything over in preparation for the GCR...
Mar 25, 20251 min read


DEPOT REPORT SATURDAY 22nd March.
55009 Work continued with the repaint. A couple of the vinyl quarter light covers were attached. The loco numbers and data panels were...
Mar 23, 20251 min read


55019 @ the GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY REUNIFICATION EVENT 5th 6th APRIL.
The DPS are pleased to announce that 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier is scheduled to take part in the Great Central...
Mar 21, 20251 min read


DEPOT REPORT 55019 BATTERY CHANGE @ GCR
STANDING IN THE YARD AFTER THE BATTERIES WERE CHANGED. by NIGEL JULIAN A team of 6 volunteers attended the GCR today with the sole aim...
Mar 20, 20252 min read


55019 96 Mile Running Day at the Great Central Railway on Friday 23rd May
Tickets are now available from the GCR's website, please follow the link below. https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGM3OWE4YTIw...
Mar 19, 20251 min read


Depot Report Saturday 15th March 2025
D9015 More progress today with a small team on various jobs. Work on reattaching the speedo was started & window washers were tested. A...
Mar 16, 20251 min read


DEPOT REPORT FOR 11/12/13th MARCH.
A team of volunteers kindly gave up 3 extra days of their time to focus on several projects at the Depot. What a great time it was,...
Mar 14, 20255 min read


DEPOT REPORT FOR Saturday 8th March.
55009 . Following some minor body work being undertaken by Sheaf Engineering, work started on rubbing it down, a small applications of...
Mar 9, 20252 min read


DELTIC RUNNING DAY Friday 23rd MAY 2025
Join us at the Great Central Railway on Friday 23rd May to experience 96 miles of Deltic haulage into the late Spring evening with our...
Mar 5, 20251 min read


DEPOT REPORT SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY
DEPOT. Due to a requirement for extra space for a project, space was created on one of the half roads, and the stores items which were...
Feb 23, 20253 min read


EXTRA FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCE DAYS AT THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
****THIS IS NOW SOLD OUT****Due to the extremely high demand for this event the GCR have kindly offered 4 more days into the calendar for...
Feb 19, 20251 min read
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