The Deltic Preservation Society

The Deltic Preservation Society The Deltic Preservation Society was formed in 1977 to preserve working Deltic diesel locomotives. In 1991 the Society became a registered charity.
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The Deltic Preservation Society was formed in 1977 by a small group of enthusiasts determined to preserve a working Deltic diesel locomotive after final withdrawal by British Rail. The ambition has been achieved threefold by the successful purchase of Alycidon, Tulyar and Royal Highland Fusilier which have now been in preservation for 40 + years - longer than BR owned them! Our aims are to preserv

e, maintain and promote Deltic diesel locomotives. Our Deltics are now 60+ years old and need constant care to keep them operating. We rely heavily on our members and supporters who give generously through membership fees and donations.

Looking ahead to July, 55009 Alycidon continues its tour of heritage railways 2026 by heading to the Nene Valley Railway...
13/06/2026

Looking ahead to July, 55009 Alycidon continues its tour of heritage railways 2026 by heading to the Nene Valley Railway.
2 weekend events are planned.
Firstly,starting alongside 60103 Tornado, and secondly with the HST set, reproducing the end of the Deltic era on the ECML.
Tickets and further details can be found on the NVR website.

https://www.nvr.org.uk

While we don’t see physically have a Deltic at the NYMR gala this weekend it’s still possible to enjoy 55009 digitally w...
12/06/2026

While we don’t see physically have a Deltic at the NYMR gala this weekend it’s still possible to enjoy 55009 digitally with this video from last years event.
Bought to you on the DPS Official YouTube Channel via our collaboration with Hellfire TV it features some amazing drone footage captured by Richard Gennis.
Enjoy the video and don’t forget to like and subscribe to enjoy our locos at your leisure.

Martin Hawksby's words from HellfireTV the creator of this film.......

55009 Alycidon will transit from the SVR to the KWVR on Tuesday 16th June.The DPS sales stand will be at Keighley on all...
12/06/2026

55009 Alycidon will transit from the SVR to the KWVR on Tuesday 16th June.
The DPS sales stand will be at Keighley on all four days with a wide variety of merchandise available.
Gala tickets can be purchased in advance on the KWVR website.

https://kwvr.co.uk/events/dieselgala/

Alycidons move will be in two parts, initially from Kidderminster to Butterley hauled by 50049.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R46352/2026-06-16/detailed

They collect 31108 and 31210 before continuing to Keighley.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R46351/2026-06-16/detailed

Here’s a short taste of things to come over the summer with the “Return Of The Racehorse”.A sample of what to expect fro...
11/06/2026

Here’s a short taste of things to come over the summer with the “Return Of The Racehorse”.
A sample of what to expect from the DPS and Hellfire TV from yesterday’s testing at the GCR featuring some two engine action from D9015 Tulyar.
Like and subscribe to the official DPS YouTube channel for many more videos featuring all three of the DPS Deltics.

This film previews an outstanding days filming onboard 55015 Tulyar...

After our extremely enjoyable visit to the SVR it’s now time for 55009 to move onto its next stop on the 2026 circuit, t...
11/06/2026

After our extremely enjoyable visit to the SVR it’s now time for 55009 to move onto its next stop on the 2026 circuit, the KWVR diesel gala which runs from Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st June.
We currently expect Alycidon to move from Kidderminster on Tuesday the 16th.
Timings and path will be shared as soon as we have them.
Timetables and ticketing details can be found on the KWVR website.

https://kwvr.co.uk/events/dieselgala/

One advantage of testing D9015 Tulyar in June is that we get to enjoy the glorious sunshine, which if you’re lucky appea...
10/06/2026

One advantage of testing D9015 Tulyar in June is that we get to enjoy the glorious sunshine, which if you’re lucky appears in between the torrential summer downpours!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

D9015 Tulyar.Further to last weeks testing day, after another two days mileage accumulation this week, the DPS engineeri...
10/06/2026

D9015 Tulyar.
Further to last weeks testing day, after another two days mileage accumulation this week, the DPS engineering team are pleased to report that they are happy with the locos performance and ready to move onto the next stage of its return to traffic.
This will be the long promised “members day”.
As the name suggests, this will be for DPS members only so if you’d like to travel on Tulyars very first trains on its long awaited return to traffic and aren’t already a member just follow the link below.
Final details and dates for the “Return Of The Racehorse” are now being confirmed and will be announced very soon.

https://www.thedps.co.uk/membership

Testing day today on Tulyar and our YouTube collaborators Hellfire TV are onboard and trackside recording the event.
10/06/2026

Testing day today on Tulyar and our YouTube collaborators Hellfire TV are onboard and trackside recording the event.

09/06/2026

What a way to start the day, taking up where we left off after a fabulous SVR charter. Straight onto D9015 for 64 miles of testing, over half of this on two engines.
Very close now to signing the loco off as fit for traffic!

55009 Alycidon backs onto the stock at Kidderminster ready to work the last of three round trips to Bridgnorth as part o...
08/06/2026

55009 Alycidon backs onto the stock at Kidderminster ready to work the last of three round trips to Bridgnorth as part of the DPS charter on 7/6/26.
All of these runs were done on two engines.
Only launched last month, the official DPS YouTube channel has attracted over 1800 subscribers and there are already 60+ videos for you to enjoy.
Keep watching, liking, and subscribing and very soon our channel will achieve the 4000 viewing hours which will enable it to be monetised and you’ll be able to help raise money to keep the Deltics running at zero cost to yourselves just by watching YouTube.

Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Chesterfield
S432PR

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Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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