If you want to see three class 55 Deltic locomotives in the same place, then now is your chance at the The Deltic Preservation Society workshop at Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre. All inside now for the winter. BarrowHill is open at weekends (only) until 14th December 2025. The Deltic Preservation workshop is usually open at weekends, but it is worth checking their Facebook site before travelling, as they sometimes close if the volunteers are not available on a particular weekend. #trains

With their roaring twin Napier Deltic engines and sleek design, the Class 55 Deltics became legends of the East Coast Main Line. 🚂✨ Introduced in the early 1960s, these powerful diesels hauled expresses between London, York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh at record speeds, replacing steam and defining a new era of British rail travel. Nicknamed the “racehorses of the rails,” they remain icons of diesel power and endurance. 📽️ In my latest video, I uncover the story of the Class 55 Deltic — their des

The Legendary Class 55 Deltic ⚡ Few locomotives have ever captured the imagination quite like the Class 55 Deltic. Built in the early 1960s and powered by the mighty Napier Deltic engines, these machines transformed express services on the East Coast Main Line. With their unmistakable roar, striking design, and blistering performance, the Deltics became true icons of British Rail’s diesel era. From hauling top-link services out of King’s Cross to their preservation on heritage lines today, the C