English Electric DP1, commonly known as Deltic, was a prototype 3,300 hp (2,500 kW) demonstrator locomotive employing two Napier Deltic engines, built by English Electric in 1955. The high power of the locomotive at an acceptably low axle load resulted in 22 similar locomotives being ordered by British Railways for use on East Coast Main Line express passenger services; the serial production of which became the British Rail Class 55
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Length | 66' |
Width | 8' 9.5" |
Introduced | 1955 |
Withdrawn | 1961 |
Wheel Arrangement | CoCo |
Builder | English Electric |
Power | 3300HP |
Weight | 108t |
TE | 52500 lbf |
Engine | Napier Deltic D18-25 (x2) |
Transmission | Diesel Electric |
Max Speed | 106mph |
Driving Wheel Dia | 3ft 7ins |
Wheelbase | 14' 4" bogies |
Height | 12' 10.5" |

Deltic DP1 at Locomotion Shildon
Photo: Dan Cardwell
Number | Altnumber | Name | Status | Note | Depot | Base | Owner | |
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DP1 | 89523 | Deltic | P | CoCo | SM | Locomotion - NRM Shildon | NRM |
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