DELTICS ON TOUR

Mike Hallam-Rudd
Jun 24, 2024
1 min read

Updated: Jun 15

UPDATED May 13 2025

Come and enjoy the splendour of a DPS Deltic in action around the country this summer.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Diesel Gala - 12-15 June. 55009

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala - 19-22 June. 55009

'Greatest Gathering' Rail 200 event, Alstom Works, Derby - 1-3 August. 55009 + D9015 + 55019

Dean Forest Railway Diesel Gala 13-14 September. 55019

After the 'Greatest Gathering' event, D9015 will return to Barrow Hill where furrther attention will be given prior to its planned movement to the Great Central Railway where, after further testing, a date will be chosen for Tulyar to haul passengers for the first time in 28 years! There will be a Members Only day prior to any public running. If you wish to be there go to the Membership Tab and join us.

5 Comments

Graeme Kornicki

May 16

Hi can you tell me what the red stripe means on the yellow axelbox ?

pbwake

Aug 26

Replying to

The red stripe on the yellow axlebox on a Deltic locomotive is a specific marking with a historical meaning. While some online discussions offer different interpretations, the most common and widely accepted explanation relates to clearance issues with overhead electrification wires.

The yellow stripe (which could be the entire axlebox) with a red stripe was used on some British steam and early diesel locomotives to indicate that they were too tall to run on lines with overhead electric wires. This was primarily a concern on the West Coast Main Line, which was electrified between London Euston and Crewe. The markings served as a clear warning to drivers and depot staff.

It's important to note that these markings weren't always strictly…

John Dickerson

Dec 22, 2024

1st AGM I will have attended, looking forward to it. Accommodation booked.👍👍👍

Tone swallow

Dec 22, 2024

Definitely be going to the AGM, if it’s anything like last years, it’s well worth attending. Looking forward to it.

mikeparkinson41

Aug 13, 2024

awesome to see brand new coat of paint on the loco 55019 and congratulations for the great effort.