Baby Deltics British Rail's Adorable Diesel Disaster #deltic #railway #train #britishrail #class23

tep into the world of one of British Rail’s most ambitious – and misunderstood – diesel locomotives: the Class 23, fondly known as the “Baby Deltic.” With only ten ever built in 1959, these compact yet powerful machines were a bold attempt to bring the revolutionary Deltic engine technology to suburban passenger services. But what went wrong?

In this video, we take a nostalgic journey through the entire life of the Baby Deltic – from its conception and early design challenges to its troubled service life and eventual withdrawal. You'll learn how its 9-cylinder Napier T9-29 engine, a smaller cousin of the Class 55 Deltic's powerhouse, offered impressive performance on paper but was plagued by real-world mechanical failures.

Discover why these locomotives were originally assigned to King's Cross suburban routes, how they struggled with reliability and weight issues, and why British Rail's grand plans for them quickly faded. We’ll also explore the surprising resurrection of the Baby Deltic spirit through the work of the Baby Deltic Project – a passionate team bringing this lost legend back to life at Barrow Hill Roundhouse using original parts and a modified Class 37 frame.

Was the Baby Deltic a failure of engineering or simply a victim of its time? Why does this short-lived class still hold a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts today?

Join us for a deep dive into a locomotive that was quirky, flawed, but never forgotten.

📍 Featuring:
– Rare history and photos
– In-depth technical analysis
– The full preservation story
– Exclusive insight into the Baby Deltic Project

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