Bachmann Class 55 Deltic KING’S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERER 32-529C

EX SHOP MODEL 00 gauge example especially developed by “Bachmann Model Railways” as part of their latest DCC 21 PIN series. This Class 55 Deltic D9010 “The King’s Own Scottish Borderer” is being offered in original BR two-tone Green with contrasting yellow decals.

The deltic (British Rail Class 55) is a class of diesel locomotive built in 1961 and 1962 by English Electric. They were designed for the high-speed express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh. They gained the name “Deltic” from the prototype locomotive, DP1 Deltic, which in turn was named after its Napier Deltic power units.

Twenty-two locomotives were built: they dominated express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) particularly London-Leeds and London- Edinburgh services until 1978 when InterCity 125 ‘High Speed Trains’ were introduced. Withdrawal came at the end of 1981. Six locomotives were preserved and are still running today.