How many other Production Deltics were saved?
In addition to the three locos owned by the DPS, another three Deltics escaped the cutter’s torch in 1982. 55002 ‘The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry’ became part of the National Collection and was exhibited at the National Railway Museum, York. since then it has been partially overhauled by Brush (Loughborough) and after a sojourn at Wabtec (Doncaster) awaiting completion of repairs it is was moved in June 2004 to the DPS Depot. Following cosmetic restoration in BR blue, it has since returned to the NRM at York for display. 55016 ‘Gordon Highlander’ and 55022 ‘Royal Scots Grey’ were purchased from BR by the Deltic 9000 Fund, which later became Deltic 9000 Locomotives Ltd. In 2004 55016 was sold to a private owner and moved to Tyseley while 55022 was purchased by Beaver Sports and has been fully restored for use on Network Rail lines. It is now based at the East Lancs Railway, while 55016 (now painted green as D9016) can be found at Peak Rail. In addition to the locomotives the DPS
