Tag: Class 55

New Tyne & Wear Metro train completes first test runs to South Shields

The new Tyne and Wear Metro train has completed its first test…

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Deltic locomotive No. 55009 Alycidon to haul first rail tour since 2019

For the first time in three years, 55009 Alycidon will be running…

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An update on Class 55 Deltic locomotive D9000 “Royal Scots Grey” and the Deltic Delight rail tour

Locomotive Services Group has issued a statement regarding the participation of D9000…

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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Heritage Diesel Gala 29-31 July

Over the last weekend in July, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is…

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Book Review: The Deltics and Baby Deltics: A Tale of Success and Failure by Andrew Fowler

This book from Pen and Sword provides a detailed history of the…

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Class 55 Deltic 55019 ‘Royal Highland Fusilier” at The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

Class 55 Deltic 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier" is now running passenger services…

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Deltic D9009 joins guest list for Severn Valley Railway’s Diesel Festival

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that Deltic D9009 Alycidon will be a…

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InterCity is back for 2022 with 18 trips and Class 87 / 47 / 55 locomotives

InterCity has announced its tours for 2022, with 18 operations in total…

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