The production ‘Deltics’ were a powerful Type 5 locomotive, designed for high-speed express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line. When introduced in 1961, these were the most powerful diesel locomotives in the world. Powered by two big Napier diesel engines, these locomotives – later known as Class 55s – were capable of speeds of up to 117mph (188 km/h) and all were given names in the best tradition of East Coast express locomotives.
Known affectionately as ‘KOYLI’ by enthusiasts, 55002 is finished in a two-tone green livery, reminiscent of the early 1960s, but with full yellow ends and the classic white cab window surrounds.
Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 26.8
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 5.5
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 3.5
- Item Weight - Without Packaging
- 0.69
- Item Scale
- 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
- Finish
- Painted
- Colour
- Green/Yellow
- Gauge
- OO
- DCC Status
- HM7000 Fitted - With Sound
- Operator
- BR
- Designer
- English Electric
- Minimum Curve (mm)
- Radius 2
- Number of Parts
- 1
- Class
- Class 55
- Buffer Type
- Moulded Plastic Buffers
- Coupling Type
- Wide Tension Lock