Class 55 'Deltic' Profile and Models
Jack Morgan
55012 "Crepello" near Kings Cross Station. ©Barry Lewis
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A total of 22 Class 55 “Deltic” locomotives were produced for British Rail in the early 1960s. The class featured the revolutionary Napier Deltic power unit, which housed its cylinders in an unusual triangular formation - with crankshafts at each corner. The Deltics dominated East-coast express traffic throughout most of the 1960s and 1970s, before being displaced by the HST. The class then saw use on semi-fast passenger and freight services before their withdrawal by the end of 1982. A total of six can still be seen in preservation today. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
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Builder |
English Electric - Vulcan Foundry |
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Build Date |
1961 - 1962 |
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Total Built |
22 |
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Tractive Effort |
50,000 lbf |
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Top Speed |
100mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
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Operated By |
British Rail |
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Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1982 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
BR green with late crest
BR blue
Porterbrook
N Gauge
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
BR black with late crest
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
ACC-2152 View |
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Class 55 002 Deltic in Two Tone Green with full yellow ends (1980) Diesel Locomotive | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
ACC-2157-DCC View |
Class 55 'Deltic' D9007 "Pinza" in BR green with no yellow panels - digital sound fitted - Exclusive to Accurascale | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
ACC-2158 View |
The Green Howards Class 55 D9008 Deltic in ex-works Green livery Diesel Locomotive (As delivered July 1961) | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
ACC-2165 View |
Tulyar Class 55 015 Deltic in BR Blue Livery with Finsbury Park White Cab Diesel Locomotive | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
ACC-2165-DCC View |
Tulyar Class 55 015 Deltic in BR Blue Livery with Finsbury Park White Cab Diesel Locomotive - DCC Sound | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
ACC2150DCC View |
Class 55 'Deltic' 55022 "Royal Scots Grey" in BR blue with silver detailing - Exclusive to Accurascale - DCC fitted, with sound | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
ACC2151-DCC View |
Class 55 'Deltic' 55001 "St. Paddy" in BR blue - Digital Sound Fitted - Exclusive to Accurascale | BR blue |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
32-525TMCH-9003 View |
Class 55 Deltic D9003 in BR Green - TMC weathered special edition - separated from twin pack | BR green with late crest |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline |
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Not set | DCC fitted, with sound |
32-530ZDS View |
Class 55 'Deltic' 55011 "The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers" in BR blue - Digital sound fitted - Limited edition for Deltic Preservation Society | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline |
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Not set | Not set |
37-525TMC View |
Class 55 D9003 'Meld' & D9007 'Pinza' in BR Green - Limited Edition of 50 for The Model Centre | BR green with late crest |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
R30438 View |
RailRoad BR Class 55 The Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry No.55002 Diesel Locomotive | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
R30438TXS View |
RailRoad BR Class 55 The Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry No.55002 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Sound | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby Dublo |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
2232-shell View |
Class 55 Deltic in BR green - shell only | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby Dublo |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
3234 View |
Class 55 Deltic D9001 'St Paddy' in BR two-tone green | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | L and J Models |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
LJ55 View |
Class 55 Deltic Locomotive Kit | Unpainted |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
L109707 View |
Golden Series Train Pack with Class 55 9006 and Three Coaches in BR Blue & Grey | BR blue and grey |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC compatible but no socket |
L204656-L204657 View |
Class 55 Deltic D9009 'Alycidon' and D9015 'Tulyar' twin set - Limited Edition of 55 for the Deltic Preservation Society | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Del Prado |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
LOC064 View |
Class 55 'Deltic' - static model | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Heljan |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
5532-DB View |
Class 55 Deltic BR Blue Unnumbered (Plated Headcodes/HI Headlights) Diesel Locomotive - Damaged Box | |
| Other Scale | Amer Collection |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
GBL7 View |
Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' in BR Green - Static Model | Awaiting Categorisation |