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Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by neildimmer, Jun 23, 2013.

  1. Victor

    Victor Nat Pres stalwart Friend

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    Gordon in all his magnificence at ELR (with bespoke light fittings).


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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9004/55004 Queens Own Highlander Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
    Starting here with
    55004 Queens Own Highlander at Doncaster
    https://tinyurl.com/3sxkv9vc

    Neil
     
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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9005/55005 The Prince of Wales own Regiment of Yorkshire.
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
    Starting here with
    55005 The Prince of Wales own Regiment of Yorkshire at York
    https://tinyurl.com/5yz5nuj3

    Neil
     
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9006/55006 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
    Starting here with
    55006 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry Doncaster 6th May 1980
    https://tinyurl.com/4xuta8jb

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    D9004

    5 / 24 = Doncaster Works
    21 / 24 = Finsbury Park yard
    22/24 = Leeds City

    D9005

    3/18 = Kings Cross
     
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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9009/55009 The Green Howards
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
    Starting here with a few of mine apologise for quality, they were done with matt finish
    55009 Alycidon in the snow at Huddersfield December 1981
    https://tinyurl.com/2p9ea9m6
    https://tinyurl.com/4xh4xvk3
    55009 Alycidon at Doncaster
    https://tinyurl.com/4bdj9eke
    More at Huddersfield
    https://tinyurl.com/ycyakxwb
    https://tinyurl.com/2xjxzjf3

    Neil
     
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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9010/55010 The Kings Own Scottish Borderer
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
    Starting here with a few of mine apologise for quality, they were done with matt finish
    55010 missing nameplate at Doncaster and York
    https://tinyurl.com/3s6arehy
    https://tinyurl.com/yt3z464w

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    3 / 33 = Edinburgh Waverley

    22 / 33 = Princes St Gardens
     
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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9014/55014
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos

    Starting here with
    55014 The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment at Doncaster
    https://tinyurl.com/3nhn2ysk

    Neil
     
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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9015/55015 Tulyar
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
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    55015 Tulyar at Huddersfield with a York-Liverpool Trans Pennine service
    https://tinyurl.com/mrsknc9z
    And later I caught it back from Manchester
    https://tinyurl.com/eeztyduh

    Neil
     
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    To commemorate the withdrawal of the Deltics 40 year ago in January 1982 Here are the photos of D9016/55016 Gordon Highlander
    Again many thanks to Tony Gillett & Bill Wright for letting me use their photos
    Starting here with how not to paint a Deltic in any colour except blue or green
    55016 Gordon Highlander at Doncaster works open day
    https://tinyurl.com/yyemz7ue

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    7/52 = Kings Cross
     
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    I’m not a diesel man….
    But…..
    With a few beers under my belt….
    I think I get it.

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    :cool: When you hear one of those machines, working hard, uphill, both engines, you won't NEED a few beers, you'll marvel at their magnificence. ;):Happy:
     
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    Or when they start up, a wonderful sound ....although a little smoky :Jawdrop:
     
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    best diesel sound ever!!
    looking forward to my main line trip behind D9000 later this year
     

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