Prototypes
The prototype High Speed Train (left) and protoype Deltic locomotive (right) at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.
The prototype Deltic dates from 1955. The production Deltics were used on the East Coat Mainline (London - York - Newcastle - Edinburgh) expresses from about 1961, replacing many popular steam classes such as the A3 and A4 pacifics.
The HST prototype dates from about 1971. The production HSTs were introduce in the mid 1970's and can still be seen (albeit in diminuishing numbers) on the network today. At the end of 1981 the HSTs replaced the production Deltics which were all withdrawn from service. A number have been preserved in working order.
Prototypes
The prototype High Speed Train (left) and protoype Deltic locomotive (right) at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.
The prototype Deltic dates from 1955. The production Deltics were used on the East Coat Mainline (London - York - Newcastle - Edinburgh) expresses from about 1961, replacing many popular steam classes such as the A3 and A4 pacifics.
The HST prototype dates from about 1971. The production HSTs were introduce in the mid 1970's and can still be seen (albeit in diminuishing numbers) on the network today. At the end of 1981 the HSTs replaced the production Deltics which were all withdrawn from service. A number have been preserved in working order.