Class 55 Deltics: From the Final Years to Preservation

A nostalgic journey through the final years of the Class 55 Deltics and their remarkable preservation.

Relive the glory days of the Class 55 Deltic locomotives, which dominated the East Coast Main Line from London to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. This captivating collection of photographs captures these charismatic locomotives in their final years of service, their withdrawal, and their inspiring preservation.

Join Colin Alexander and Ian Beattie, two lifelong Deltic enthusiasts, as they share their personal memories and stunning images of these iconic machines. From their main-line service to their dedicated preservation, this is a wonderful record of the Class 55 locomotives for railway enthusiasts and historians alike.