Has ever a Class 55 Deltic been to Skegness?

[TravisM]

I think it’s highly unlikely but I was wondering if a Class 55 Deltic has ever appeared at Skegness either in BR era or preservation?  If there had been one during BR’s time, I’m sure it would be on a Adex or relief service, certainly not a scheduled service.

 

I know 40’s and 45’s did and because of their weight, did they have any restrictions put on them and because the Class 55’s we’re marginally lighter, we’re they allowed to venture to Skegness?

[stovepipe]

That's a yes, several times.

 

https://rcts.org.uk/east-coast-main-line/east-coast-main-line/seaside-deltics/skegness-deltics/

[PJ10]

Morning,

 

And 55015 in August 1978

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/deltic_baggie/6628892409/in/photolist-2i6VUzG-9draPW-2geyJr9-9whUMm-7XfhTi-awzDpc-RzBqCp-b6LNLr-yCxS9y-frPguu-2iCcDz7-2iV28zF-e3bS4c-i7dyDg-phhWEh-72XgZQ-hjRTZx-dEkY5D-iMWUua-e8oGu1-2jayR7Z

 

PJ10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jeremy Cumberland]

Deltics had a quite remarkable RA 5, meaning they got to quite a number of unlikely places, including Oban on a couple of occasions in 1981, on ordinary Merrymaker excursions, not railtours.

[KeithMacdonald]

Did Class 55 Deltics go on holiday?

[RANGERS]

59 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said:

Did Class 55 Deltics go on holiday?

Most went to Doncaster for a break(er)....

[Ben B]

2 hours ago, Jeremy C said:

Deltics had a quite remarkable RA 5, meaning they got to quite a number of unlikely places, including Oban on a couple of occasions in 1981, on ordinary Merrymaker excursions, not railtours.

 

One even did the Cambrian Coast, pre ertms... that comparatively low axle weight allowed it over Barmouth Bridge. A mate of mine suggested Network Rail should have hired a couple, painted them yellow, and used them as the support locomotives instead of the 37/97's

[w124bob]

On 13/09/2020 at 22:51, Ben B said:

 

One even did the Cambrian Coast, pre ertms... that comparatively low axle weight allowed it over Barmouth Bridge. A mate of mine suggested Network Rail should have hired a couple, painted them yellow, and used them as the support locomotives instead of the 37/97's

In Peter Rayner's biography he mentions a discussion to use them as a stop gap on the line, it's years since I read the book so I can't remember the details but it must relate to a time after their ECML days were almost finished.  

[keefer]

Napier-chronichles has the booked/possible Deltic turns:

1981/82 timetable:

1D07 10:20 King's Cross - Skegness (SO, 20/06-19/09)

1A38 11:05 Skegness - King's Cross (SO, 20/06-19/09). 

1980/81:

1D07 10:15 King's Cross - Skegness (SO - 21/6-20/9)

1A38 11:05 Skegness - King's Cross (SO - 21/6-20/9)

1979/80:

1D07 09:12 King's Cross - Skegness.

1A38 13:35 Skegness -King's Cross.

(These are under 'weekdays' i.e. M-S, with no defined period)

 

Edited September 16, 2020 by keefer

[MJI]

 

On 13/09/2020 at 20:41, KeithMacdonald said:

Did Class 55 Deltics go on holiday?

 

I saw one in Exeter so I assume yes, the West Country.

[Metr0Land]

...and the Heart of Wales line in 2017.  17Jun 2017 Llandeilo on a Burton on Trent - Shrewsbury working (66's are banned from working the full length of the line)

 

 

Edited September 17, 2020 by Metr0Land

[Ben B]

2 hours ago, Metr0Land said:

...and the Heart of Wales line in 2017.  17Jun 2017 Llandeilo on a Burton on Trent - Shrewsbury working (66's are banned from working the full length of the line)

 

 

Nice shot, but looks like the branch needs a visit from the weedkiller train!

[Metr0Land]

5 hours ago, Ben B said:

Nice shot, but looks like the branch needs a visit from the weedkiller train!

 

The station area's quite clear compared with the far end:

 

 

[brushman47544]

On 13/09/2020 at 20:40, Jeremy C said:

Deltics had a quite remarkable RA 5, meaning they got to quite a number of unlikely places, including Oban on a couple of occasions in 1981, on ordinary Merrymaker excursions, not railtours.

 

D9019 made it to Inverness in April 1969. Worked a regiment/troop train south.

[john new]

As for Deltics visiting S Coast holiday haunts on railtour train duties you can add Weymouth to the list in more recent times. Seen and photographed but I can't remember the date.