Extra-ordinary news from the cranktocracy.
The Eye is advised that a Baby Deltic is to be reborn!
The donor vehicle is 37272 and work has already started today at top secret Derbyshire research centre, Llih Worrab!
A spokesman for the project said "first lump gas axed into the pit this morning".
Some conception - some baby!
UPDATE: An excited Captain Deltic asks...
...will the next project be to re-engine a Deltic with a class 50 engine to recreate DP2?
UPDATE: This harsh response from a Rail Professional columnist...
I think it's great if someone is going to recreate a baby Deltic.
Since they were withdrawn after barely a decade's service, it can be a permanent reminder to everyone of everything that was worst about British Rail.
Perhaps a Rosco could pay for its refurbishment as a permanent reminder of the follies of public sector specification?
No point - the IEP is doing the job already.
UPDATE: An excited Captain Deltic asks...
...will the next project be to re-engine a Deltic with a class 50 engine to recreate DP2?
UPDATE: This harsh response from a Rail Professional columnist...
I think it's great if someone is going to recreate a baby Deltic.
Since they were withdrawn after barely a decade's service, it can be a permanent reminder to everyone of everything that was worst about British Rail.
Perhaps a Rosco could pay for its refurbishment as a permanent reminder of the follies of public sector specification?
No point - the IEP is doing the job already.
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