Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
English Electric Deltic – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

English Electric Deltic

Built by English Electric

Top speed
171 km/h
106 mph
Power output
2,500 kW
3,353 hp
Weight
108 t
238,099 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the English Electric Deltic

Discover the iconic Deltic locomotive, a powerful diesel engine that left an indelible mark on British railway history.

Built by English Electric in 1955, this remarkable machine, known as the BR DP1 under the British Railways Board, boasts an impressive top speed of 171 km/h.

With its robust Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a substantial weight of 108 tonnes, the Deltic delivers a formidable power output of 2500 kW, ensuring efficient and reliable service on the 1435 mm standard gauge tracks.

Explore the legacy of this legendary locomotive, a testament to engineering excellence and a beloved icon for railway enthusiasts.

English Electric Deltic technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 55
Built byEnglish Electric · 1955
Top speed171 km/h106 mph
Power output2,500 kW3,353 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Weight108 t238,099 lb

Operators of the English Electric Deltic

Railway companies that have operated the Deltic, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR DP1United Kingdom

More diesel locomotives from English Electric

All English Electric models

Similar diesel locomotives from other manufacturers

All diesel locomotives