IN THIS MONTH: First preserved Deltic in 100mph passenger service

Eighteen years ago the Deltic D9000 went into passenger service. The first journey was completed on November 14 1997 - the 0655 Birmingham-Glasgow.

Select the image below to read the original news story, published in RAIL 319 (December 3-16 1997), or use the following link: 'Deltic' D9000 pulls in crowds with impeccable 100mph run to Glasgow (RAIL 319)