55008/D9008 The Green Howards
The DPS owns No. 2 end cab from 55008 The Green Howards, which was withdrawn on December 31st 1981. It was obtained in 1986 and for many years visited events, mounted on a trailer. Now part of the display inside the DPS depot at Barrow Hill, the cab had an extension added by Crowle Wharfe Engineers Ltd and has been fully restored by DPS volunteers, led by Bethany Marsh, so as to allow the public access.
Image Credit:
Bethany Marsh
55009/D9009 Alycidon
Alycidon is one of two Deltics bought by the DPS in 1982, a third, 55015, being added in 1986.
55009 has featured at numerous heritage railways through the 40 years of DPS ownership as well as running on the main line since 1997 and, again from 2012.
It is currently on display at the DPS depot in Chesterfield.
Image Credit:
Darrell Marsh
55015/D9015 Tulyar
D9015 Tulyar, is the Deltic locomotive that was named after the 1952 winner of the Derby, St Ledger and Eclipse stakes, and was part of the Finsbury Park stud of racehorses until the depot's closure. After being purchased for preservation by Peter Sansom, the loco was later sold to the DPS in 1986 and has since toured the country, visiting various open days and heritage railways. Now operational after nearly three decades out of commission, Tulyar will be heading to the Great Central Railway in 2026 for a period of running in and testing.
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Resplendent in original livery, Tulyar gleams in the
DPS depot at Barrow Hill in 2025.
Photo: Bethany Marsh
55019/D9019 Royal Highland Fusilier
D9019, later renumbered 55019, was a British Rail Class 55 diesel locomotive that entered service in 1961 and was based at Haymarket depot in Edinburgh. It was withdrawn in 1981 after being the last Deltic hauled service train. It was the first Deltic to operate a train in preservation and has since undergone extensive overhaul and refurbishment. It has been used regularly for preserved railway operation. Currently being fitted with upgraded GSM-R (radio) equipment and OTMR (on train monitoring) equipment to allow it to return to main line charter work.
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55019 Royal Highland Fusilier pictured on a visit to the Swanage Railway. Photo: Gary Thomas
55016/D9016 Gordon Highlander
Of the six production Deltics extant, D9016 is one of two, the other being the National Railway Museum's D9002, which is presently non operational. The locomotive has had several owners since it ended its BR career at the end of 1981.
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55016 hurries through Grantham on April 5 1977. Photo: Peter Stokes
55022/D9000 Royal Scots Grey
Having been sold by Beaver Sports/Martin Walker to Locomotive Diesels Ltd at Crewe, joining the ‘Icons of Steam’ fleet, D9000 is main line certified and is now at Crewe for railtour duties.
Photo credit:
Steve Allen
55002/D9002 The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
D9002/55002 was claimed by the National Railway Museum and is based at York. After many years out of service, the loco was restored to working order by the ‘Koyli Group’ and certified for main line running, but it now regarded by the NRM as a static exhibit. It can be seen on display at York.
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DPS
Prototype DELTIC
The Prototype ‘DELTIC’ forms part of the National Collection and, after being retired from service in 1961, was for many years displayed at the Science Museum.
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DPS