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3 unusual facts about British Rail Class 55


Fife and Forfar Yeomanry

A British Rail Class 55 'Deltic' diesel locomotive D9006 (later 55006), built between 1961 and 1962 by English Electric, was named after the Regiment.

Gerry Fiennes

Fiennes was largely responsible for pushing for the purchase by BR of the 22 English Electric/ Napier "Deltic" locomotives in 1959 (in service 1961-82).

Railways Illustrated

These can include a modelling section, special rides, history (for example, the history of the Class 55 in February 2011's issue), and more.



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