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Here are a couple more recently scanned slides from a 1980 trip around the UK.  Seems like a different universe - all loco hauled trains with a variety of rolling stock. 

1) Southbound train on the East Coast mainline at Grantham led by a Deltic Class 55 on May 9, 1980.
2) Class 45 (Peak) at Leeds on April 26, 1980.  Looks like a lot of Mk 2 coaches on the train - maybe a few Mk 1s?
3) Class 50 at Penzance with a London-bound train on April 28, 1980. Lots of parcel and luggage vans in the background - I think most of that business is gone!  Class 50s were my favorite!



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/18 00:10 by dwatry.

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I know the Britts love them, but those Deltic's are very ugly locomotives. 

I'm not a Brit, but I like the Deltics nonetheless  - I've always liked diesels that can hit 100mph. Also like Fairbanks-Morse locomotives, there's something intriguing about the crossover betwewen submarines and rail.  How about with the white trim?   Here's another one May 9, 1980 in Grantham. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/18 01:16 by dwatry.

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andersonb109 Wrote:
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> I know the Britts love them, but those Deltic's
> are very ugly locomotives. 

Not all of us, I think they're pretty ugly, especially in overall blue. The original two tone green broke up the tumblehome of the bodyside. Much prefer the look of the class 50.

Nice set Duncan.

To me, each has its own character to be appreciated.  Gerry

Yes Class 50s were my absolute favorite!

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andersonb109 Wrote:
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> I know the Britts love them, but those Deltic's
> are very ugly locomotives. 

Each to their own taste. 

As well as looks, the Deltics (and Baby Deltics) had a unique sound.

I personally prefer the class 40s, 37s and 31s (latter two still in service!) and the Warships and Westerns.

andersonb109 Wrote:
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> I know the Britts love them, but those Deltic's
> are very ugly locomotives. 

But they really sounded cool.

andersonb109 Wrote:
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> I know the Britts love them, but those Deltic's
> are very ugly locomotives. 

OMG, are you utterly insane or just lacking the necessary spectacles?! ;-)
Do you dislike Corvettes...B17s... any other absolutely classic designs??

Class 55 'Deltics' - twin (18 cylinder, 1650 hp, triple crankshaft) engined. 103 tonnes, 3300hp. Named after racehorses and regiments. 
Class 44/45/46 'Peaks' - 1Co-Co1 wheel arrangement for mixed traffic, 2500hp Sulzer engine. 138 tonnes. Some named after regiments.
Class 50 'Hoovers' - 2700hp, mixed traffic. Named after battleships.



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> Class 50 'Hoovers' - 2700hp, mixed traffic. Named
> after battleships.

......after battleships, battlecruisers, aircraft carriers, and cruisers of the RN [ and their predecessor / successor ships ].

SZ
 



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My favourite  "The  Flying Scotsman" Head board!!!!!!

Bruce Anderson - wash your mouth out!!  Just for your comments regarding Deltics, here's 2 more for you.  Next time you're in the UK, I'll be having words!!  chris uk

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55002, is that first one at Dewsbury station? 1982? Alycidon?



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exhaustED Wrote:
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> 55002, is that first one at Dewsbury station?
> 1982?

Sorry for late reply. Indeed yes, it's Alycidon at Dewsbury. November 25th 1981. The other is at Gilberdyke. Chris U.K.

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He's like Mikey from the Life cereal commercial, he hates everything.

exhaustED Wrote:
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> andersonb109 Wrote:
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> > I know the Britts love them, but those Deltic's
> > are very ugly locomotives. 
>
> OMG, are you utterly insane or just lacking the
> necessary spectacles?! ;-)
> Do you dislike Corvettes...B17s... any other
> absolutely classic designs??
>
> Class 55 'Deltics' - twin (18 cylinder, 1650 hp,
> triple crankshaft) engined. 103 tonnes, 3300hp.
> Named after racehorses and regiments. 
> Class 44/45/46 'Peaks' - 1Co-Co1 wheel arrangement
> for mixed traffic, 2500hp Sulzer engine. 138
> tonnes. Some named after regiments.
> Class 50 'Hoovers' - 2700hp, mixed traffic. Named
> after battleships.