Deltic: Step inside the diesel BEAST | Curator with a Camera

Join Anthony Coulls for a full tour of King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI), a superb example of the Deltic diesel locomotive that was the first worthy successor to the steam locomotives of the previous era.

The Class 55 used two Napier Deltic power units for a peak power output of 3,300hp, which made for a much sprightlier locomotive than earlier diesels—ideal for deployment on high-speed services.

Anthony takes you through the history of this legendary engine and shows you all of its design details inside and out, including a very useful feature behind a door inside the cab...

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A new model of KOYLI has launched (mentioned by Anthony at the end of the video), but this loco is so popular the model has already sold out! There are many more intricate models on our models website, though, if you fancy a look.

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00:00-01:17 The loco others call 'Sir'
01:17-02:11 Deltic origins
02:12-02:55 The Deltic power unit
02:56-03:26 The Flying Scotsman service
03:27-08:25 Exterior details
08:26-14:17 Inside the cab
14:17-15:28 The Deltic legacy

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