[Photoplug] Deltic prototype at the Ribble Steam Railway

The Deltic prototype made a rare open air appearance during the Ribble's diesel gala last weekend (5 - 6 October). Here are six photos, including two night shots:

http://andrewstransport.smugmug.com...-2013/32319893_Hv4Vcr#!i=2812745741&k=LKV45dP

Cheers

Andrew N

 

Possibly the best looking diesel locomotive of all time Great pics

 

This may interst some of you diseasel types.... album of the Prototype Deltic during its time at RSR (not mine!) https://www.flickr.com/photos/ribblesteam/sets/72157651336510655

 

I never liked the nose on it. Bit too much American influence IMO

 

• Just out of curiosity does the prototype still have its engines and traction equipment , i assume its not been restored by the NRM to operational status? as a prototype i assume that spare parts from a scrapped production loco could not be used , when it was placed in york museum if there was a plan to revive it. from the NRM

 

The loco is virtually complete, allegedly some engine parts are removed.

Last chance on 3rd & 4th October to see this iconic loco in it's home city of Preston

 

I thought it had been withdrawn from service due to severe engine damage.
Ray.

 

It was, the DPS guys know the full story. EE put engine castings into the loco for display, not complete engines - which were removed and used elsewhere, being a different pattern to the engines in the production locos

 

Wasn't it Gerry Feinnes who first approached the BR board and told them what he wanted (power wise) for the ECML.

Edit. It was, I've just checked.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Fiennes

 

And it's been out on another jolly today on a Teddy Bears'Surprise; last chance tomorrow as the NRM are recalling it for exhibition at Shildon later this month.

 

The loan expires at the end of the month Fred anyway, it's just coming back a week early...

 

I never realised how high the nose on a class 14 really was - it's pretty much the same as the deltic's

 

DP1 leaving Preston tomorrow - I'm afraid I don't know the times.

UPDATE 2 - current eta is 5ish - split across 3 low loaders (1 bogey on each & then the body)!

 

DP1 being loaded at RSR: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ezkscY9grMChoA8SmmLdZ9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

 

I bet someone is delighted they have now had to shell out for 3 lorries plus the crane.....

 

Yeah, they are not as small as you assume they are.