Tulyar

Confirmation of FB yesterday, that she is ready.

 

That's a damn good looking locomotive.
a dream.................2 engines, 10 on the hook, out of KX.

 

Just needs 9 and 15 to shed their respective skins and swap them over. Then all will be well with the world again

 

From The DPS
We are extremely pleased to announce that D9015 Tulyar has undergone its first test runs at the GCR today.
Initially 2 light engine runs from Loughborough to Leicester and return, alternating between Power Units.
Tulyar was then coupled onto a rake of 9 coaches and pulled its first train since April 13th 1997.
After a round trip alternating PU 538 and 417 the final round trip of the day was made on two engines.
The loco performed admirably with only a small number of extremely minor snags presenting themselves.
Further mileage accumulation is scheduled during June and we anticipate being able to release the loco for traffic on completion

 

'we anticipate being able to release the loco for traffic on completion'
A KX to Edinburgh on 2 engines would be nice.

 

"and we anticipate being able to release the loco for traffic on completion"

Do they open the shed doors and tempt it out with a bit of fully-synth and then let it scamper off as the band plays "born free"...

Glad to see it's going well anyway

 

Might be a bit off yet as the mainline gubbins are not yet fitted.
Think a tour of preserved lines is on the cards to beat any last niggles out, raise a bit of dough, then........

 

In today's real world, wouldn't four main line registered Deltics (9, 15, 19 and 22) in due course be spreading the potential love a little too thinly?

Unless I'm mistaken, I do think it's a bit of a shame that the chance to keep just one of the DPS trio in genuine BR condition (i.e. steam heat) has now been lost forever.

 

Seen at Loughborough yesterday, looking very nice in the sunshine.