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EPIC HORN TONES! Class 55 Deltic Number 55009 Thunders Away With Empty Stock Out of Kidderminster!

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Deltic Preservation Society (DPS) owned Class 55 "Deltic" express passenger Co-Co locomotive number 55009 "Alycidon" (originally running under British Railways as D9009) was built in 1961 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry plant in Newton-le-Willows. Powered by two legendary Napier Deltic V18 opposed-piston twin-overhead-camshaft two-stroke diesel engines producing a combined total of 3,300 brake horsepower, this iconic high-speed machine utilizes a specialized DC electrical transmission system. Capable of a maximum operational speed of 100 mph and exerting a starting tractive effort of 50,000 lbf, this 99-tonne veteran looks spectacular wearing its corporate BR Blue livery featuring distinctive white cab surrounds.

Bringing up the rear of the train in a classic top-and-tail configuration is the Peak Locomotive Company owned Class 46 "Peak" 1Co-Co1 diesel-electric locomotive number 46045 (originally D182). Built in 1962 at British Railways' Derby Works, this 138-tonne veteran is equipped with a Sulzer 12LDA28-B 12-cylinder engine producing 2,500 brake horsepower alongside a Brush electrical transmission system. Capable of a maximum speed of 90 mph and generating a starting tractive effort of 55,000 lbf, this heritage machine looks pristine carrying its iconic corporate BR Blue livery.

As the final day of the festival draws to a close, the "Deltic" seen here in 8K 16:9 widescreen powering out of Kidderminster station, clearing the platform with a rake of empty carriages (Empty Coaching Stock) to take them back to the sidings. The driver puts on a sensational show for onlookers, letting out lots of tones from the horn alongside a massive wall of classic twin-engine engine noise. This epic departure marks the perfect conclusion to the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Gala on late Sunday evening, 17/05/2026, at 18:49.

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A Class 55 Deltic locomotive, number 55009 "Alycidon," is shown in operation with a train departing from Kidderminster. The locomotive, originally built for British Railways, is noted for its high-speed capabilities and distinctive livery. A Class 46 diesel-electric locomotive, number 46045, is also present in the footage. Additional stock numbers including 57306 and D9009 are identified, with locations such as Kidderminster, Derby, Newton-le-Willows, and the Severn Valley Railway mentioned. A headcode of 1F43 is noted in the metadata.

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  • Platform ID Up-HfH56g70
  • Views 51
  • Date published 11 Jun 2026 18:00
  • Date added 13 Jun 2026 08:38
  • Recorded 17 May 2026
  • Locomotives 4
  • Headcodes 1
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