English Electric Deltic

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==Similar locomotives==
 
==Similar locomotives==
 
The prototype [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_50 Class 50], DP2, was built in a Deltic bodyshell and looked outwardly similar, despite being a completely different (and less powerful) locomotive inside.
 
The prototype [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_50 Class 50], DP2, was built in a Deltic bodyshell and looked outwardly similar, despite being a completely different (and less powerful) locomotive inside.
 
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The EE Deltic is a diesel locomotive in the UK Railway Set.

[edit] Statistics and information

Three livery variations, based on year built and last service
Type: Express Passenger Diesel
Introduction: 1961
Withdrawal: 2000
Speed: 100mph
Power: 3300hp
Weight: 101t
Tractive Effort: 222kN
Replaces: Streak, Britannia
Replaced By: HST

[edit] Prototype information

Deltic.jpg
English Electric's "Deltic" locomotives were the most powerful in the world when they were introduced in 1961. Their twin naval-origin Napier Deltic engines gave them their name, a very distinctive engine note, and very high maintenance requirements.

[edit] Similar locomotives

The prototype Class 50, DP2, was built in a Deltic bodyshell and looked outwardly similar, despite being a completely different (and less powerful) locomotive inside.

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