The Deltics

Deltics Vol.1 1955-1978 (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: TV980D

This programme tells the "Deltic" story, and includes the prototype in action, the production machines in green and blue and the unique Napier power unit. We also explore the origins of the "Deltic" names, and speak to some of the men who helped create the legend.

The programme includes:

The prototype in the late ’50s; the production "Deltics" in all over green livery; D9004 at Gateshead in 1961; Finsbury Park depot in 1964; D9000 working the ‘Flying Scotsman’ with thistle headboard; Kings Cross in 1964; 9001 & 9006 departing Kings Cross in all over blue livery in 1969; "Deltics" in blue but retaining headcodes and 90xx numbers seen at Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Doncaster, York, Northumberland and Edinburgh, 9003 & 9012 on the Tees-Tyne Pullman; 55018 & 55020 with small headcode dots; "Deltics" off the beaten track at Sherburn & Saxilby plus 55005 at Lincoln, 55007 on the ‘Man of Kent’ railtour & at Carnforth, 55018 at Bristol, 55102 on the RPPR special’ The ‘Silver Jubilee’ with 55001, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22; the 50th Anniversary of the ‘Flying Scotsman’ with 55022 and thistle!; parcel duties with 55007 & 55016; the introduction of the ‘Hull Executive’ with 55012: Plus plenty of action with all 22 "Deltics" on the East Coast Main Line.

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Deltics Vol.2 1979-1982 (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: TV981D

The 'Deltics' in their final years of East Coast service and the new routes such as Liverpool and Hull. In addition we look at the farewell specials, culminating in the end of an era on the 2nd January, 1982, when thousands turned out to witness the final run.

The programme comprises:

1979, The Story So Far; White Cabs appear; the end for Nimbus & St Paddy; 55018 to Liverpool, 55022 on ‘Deltic Pioneer’, 55016 at Barrow Hill Open Day; Deltic Diversions at Ely, Lincoln, Knottingley plus 55 011 at Cambridge & 55010 at Sincil Bank; the Hull & Cleethorpes services including 55002 at Collingham; 55013 & 55015 Rainhill repaints; 55022 green repaint & ceremony at NRM; last week of 'Hull Executive'; 55010 on parcels; Railtours including 55003 on ‘Northumbrian Ltd’, 55002 on ‘North Britain’, 55002, 7 & 9 on Nene Valley tours, 55021 on Oban runs, 55002 on ‘Celtic Deltic’, 55015 on ‘Wessex Deltic’, ‘Deltic Salute’ & the ‘Hadrian Flyer’. 55009 on ‘Deltic Cumbrian’, 55016 on the ‘Devonian’, 55022 on the ‘Venturer’, 55009 on ‘Deltic Broadsman’ at Norwich. Also featuring 55009 & 55022 at Liverpool, the end of the whitecabs, the ‘Deltic Farewell’; ‘Deltic’ memorabilia; plus all 22 ‘Deltics’ in action on the ECML.

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Deltics Vol.3 1982-1993 (60-mins) (DVD)

Ref: TV985D

The Preservation Era

The new chapter of the legendary ‘Deltics’ following the 2nd January, 1982 and the end of an era. Eventually, and to the surprise of many, no fewer than six ‘Deltics’ escaped the cutter’s torch. This programme charts the 11-year progress of the groups that helped save them and shows how the ‘Deltic’ legend is kept alive today.

The programme includes:

Doncaster, 1982 - the infamous Deltic Open Day; the handing-over ceremony for 55 009 and 55 019 and D9000; the first runs on the North York Moors; 9000 and 55 016 in blue on the Nene Valley; the handing over of Tulyar; the first double-header in preservation - the Silver Jubilee; 55 015 & 55 016 at the Keighley & Worth Valley Gala; 55 019 at Butterley; green repaints for D9000& D9016; the Didcot Gala; 55 002’s only runs since withdrawal; 9019 at Great Central; 55 015 on the NYMR and on fire; D9000/D9016/9019 & 77 015 at the Severn Valley; Tulyar & Alycidon with blue cab repaints; 9019 on the Mid-Hants and returning to the GCR by road; D9000 and D9016 at the Paignton Galas; and ... the return of Crepello, exclusively for our cameras!

Plus much more.

There is also a cab ride on Tulyar, a close look at the heavy restoration of Alycidon at ICI Wilton, pre-start checks on Royal Highland Fusilier, Gordon Highlander & Royal Scots Grey at Old Oak and conversations with the volunteers who keep the locos running.

PLUS BONUS FOOTAGE LOOKING AT THE RETURN OF ‘DELTICS’ TO THE EAST COAST MAIN LINE.

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