The Deltics

Alan Jun 12, 2005

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    One of the most popular diesel locomotives in the UK were/are the Deltics.

    Barrow Hill Roundhouse now has a new building just for the restoration and maintenance of Deltic locomotives.

    This one is stripped to the bones!

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The cab and nose of one of the five Deltics in the shed.

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    This one is getting ready for painting.

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    Eventually they will all look as good as this.

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    More later on the interesting engines which powered these machines.
     
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    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Looks like an interesting topic will any of these be fully operational once restored?
     
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    William Cowie TrainBoard Member

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    Stupid question [​IMG] are these diesels or electric?

    I wonder how it came about that on the continent almost all diesels and electrics had a cab at both ends, while in the States they didn't. Was that just GM being cheap?
     
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    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I'm pretty sure they are diesel electric
     
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yes, they are diesel electric. Most of our trains had just one locomotive, so a cab at both ends saved having to turn them at the end of a trip.
     
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I will show some interesting pics of the diesel engines for these locos. later. Two engines per locomotive.
     
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    no not at all. In South Australia, they have this locomotive coded the AL class. it is a box type dual cab GM locomotive. These locos went into Morrison Knusden for a rebuild to come out ALFs and the rear cab had been converted into a fuel tank making the loco single ended.

    Excellent pics Alan, probably the most recognisable locomotive in the UK
     
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Here is an engine from a Deltic

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Side view of engine and generator

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The engines used in the Deltics are actually a type used in motor torpedo boats! This one is so labelled [​IMG]

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    "Nasty" class is a good name for a torpedo boat :D
     
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    These engines are three crankshaft ones, arranged in a triangle, hence the name Deltic. This sign shows the arrangement.

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The phasing case of the engine

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    ....and an explanation of the noises...

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