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Deltic 55009 'Alycidon' Thrashing Uphill from Keighley with Maroon Mk1 Coaches

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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. Throttling hard out of the station on the uphill gradient, the engine produces an incredible roar as it hauls a long rake of maroon British Railways Mark 1 passenger coaches on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 17:07.

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A British Railways Class 55 diesel-electric locomotive, numbered 55009 and originally built as D9009, is seen in operation at Keighley during the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala. The locomotive, preserved by the Deltic Preservation Society, is depicted in BR Blue livery with white cab surrounds and double-arrow logos. It is shown leaving Keighley Station, hauling a train of Maroon Mk1 coaches. The video captures the powerful performance of this historic machine, known for its high-speed capabilities and distinctive design.

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  • Platform ID N6bR3vY4UB8
  • Views 11
  • Date published 29 Jun 2026 05:00
  • Date added 30 Jun 2026 15:01
  • Recorded 20 Jun 2026
  • Locomotives 2
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