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3,300HP Class 55 55009 'Alycidon' Thrashing Out of Keighley Station at The KWVR Summer Diesel Gala

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British Railways Class 55 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive number 55009 (originally built as D9009 and famously named "Alycidon") was built in 1961 by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry. This 101-tonne high-performance Type 5 mainline icon is powered by twin Napier Deltic D18-25 18-cylinder opposed-piston two-stroke diesel engines which generate a combined total output of 3,300 brake horsepower. Utilizing an English Electric DC electrical transmission system driving six traction motors, the locomotive is geared for a maximum operational top speed of 100 mph and delivers a starting tractive effort of 50,000 lbf. Under the care of the Deltic Preservation Society, this asset is turned out in its iconic corporate BR Blue livery featuring Finsbury Park white cab surrounds and classic double-arrow logos.

The locomotive is seen here in 8K 16:9 widescreen leaving Keighley Station during the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala. Heading towards Oxenhope, the locomotive is seen climbing uphill with a heavy passenger train on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 18:58.

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A British Railways Class 55 diesel-electric locomotive, numbered 55009 (originally D9009), is shown in operation at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway during a summer diesel gala. The locomotive, known as "Alycidon," is depicted leaving Keighley Station en route to Oxenhope. Built in 1961 by English Electric, it features a powerful twin-engine system generating 3,300 brake horsepower and is preserved in BR Blue livery with Finsbury Park white cab surrounds.

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  • Platform ID f02dvaSMBwg
  • Views 6
  • Date published 24 Jun 2026 05:00
  • Date added 25 Jun 2026 13:16
  • Recorded 20 Jun 2026
  • Locomotives 2
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