DP2
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DP2 was a prototype diesel-electric locomotive built by EE with a 16CSVT 2700hp engine.
Constructed with a Deltic-stlye body shell, but with radiator louvres at one end of the body.
Initially it was turned out in an all-over green livery.
Loaned by English Electric to British Rail, from May 1962 DP2 worked the West Coast route as far north as Carlisle.
In 1963 DP2 moved to Finsbury Park and was allocated to the 'Deltic' pool on the East Coast Main Line.
From 15th July 1963 it had a regular turn:
1A14 10:10 King's Cross - Edinburgh, returning overnight with 1A71 22:30 Edinburgh - King's Cross 'Sleeper'.
In mid 1965 DP2 was given a major overhaul, during which it was refinished in the two-tone green livery like that applied to the Deltic fleet.
For a short time in 1966 DP2 worked the Car-carrier service from London to Perth.
The DP2 story came to an abrupt end on the 31st July 1967, after an accident at Thirsk.
Constructed with a Deltic-stlye body shell, but with radiator louvres at one end of the body.
Initially it was turned out in an all-over green livery.
Loaned by English Electric to British Rail, from May 1962 DP2 worked the West Coast route as far north as Carlisle.
In 1963 DP2 moved to Finsbury Park and was allocated to the 'Deltic' pool on the East Coast Main Line.
From 15th July 1963 it had a regular turn:
1A14 10:10 King's Cross - Edinburgh, returning overnight with 1A71 22:30 Edinburgh - King's Cross 'Sleeper'.
In mid 1965 DP2 was given a major overhaul, during which it was refinished in the two-tone green livery like that applied to the Deltic fleet.
For a short time in 1966 DP2 worked the Car-carrier service from London to Perth.
The DP2 story came to an abrupt end on the 31st July 1967, after an accident at Thirsk.