#55019

Deltic class 55 No. D9019 @ Doncaster Stn. by Frederick McLean Via Flickr: A photograph of British Railways (BR) diesel locomotive No. D9019 at Doncaster Station. I think this was taken in the early 1960s as it does not appear to be carrying its 'Royal Highland Fusilier' name plate. The photo is stuck in a old rail enthusiast album, unfortunately there is no date or photographer name, but they do appear to date from early/mid 1960s. Locomotive No. D9019 was an English Electric, class 55 (Deltic), Co-Co wheeled engine, built by the Vulcan Foundry and new to BR in Dec 1961 carrying No. D9019. In Sep 1965 it was given the name 'Royal Highland Fusilier', Nov 1973 it was renumbered 55019, was withdrawn from service in Dec 1981, and was then purchased and preserved by the 'Deltic Preservation Society' (DPS). From the DPS site:- D9019, later renumbered 55019, was a British Rail Class 55 diesel locomotive that entered service in 1961 and was based at Haymarket depot in Edinburgh. It was withdrawn in 1981 after being the last Deltic hauled service train. It was the first Deltic to operate a train in preservation and has since undergone extensive overhaul and refurbishment. It has been used regularly for preserved railway operation. DPS web site:- www.thedps.co.uk If there are any errors in the above description please let me know. I know very little about locomotives! Thanks. 📷 Any photograph I post on Flickr is an original in my possession, nothing is ever copied/downloaded from another location. 📷 -------------------------------------------------