UK BR Class 55 D9007 Swallow

The English Electric Class 55 'Deltic' was one of Britain's most distinctive main-line diesel-electric locomotives. Twenty-two production locomotives were built at Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows, during 1961-62 for British Rail's East Coast Main Line expresses. Each carried two Napier Deltic D18-25B diesel engines of 1,650 hp, giving a combined output of 3,300 hp, and used a Co-Co wheel arrangement. Their powerful, unmistakable twin-engine sound became a hallmark of express services between London King's Cross, Yorkshire, Newcastle and Edinburgh. D9007 entered service on 22 June 1961 and was allocated to Finsbury Park. It carried the name PINZA, after the racehorse that won the 1953 Epsom Derby, and later received the TOPS number 55007. As High Speed Trains displaced the Deltics from top-link East Coast expresses, the class was progressively withdrawn. D9007 was withdrawn on 31 December 1981 and scrapped at Doncaster in August 1982. IMPORTANT — ALTERNATIVE HISTORY LIVERY The black/grey, white and red InterCity Swallow-style appearance represented here is fictional. British Rail introduced Swallow branding on 1 May 1987, several years after D9007 had been withdrawn and scrapped. This is a 'what if' interpretation, not an historically authentic D9007 livery. The model's 'Claire Bear' detail is likewise a creative, non-original nameplate. IN TRANSPORT FEVER 3 This mod recreates D9007 using the supplied Swallow 3D model's own visible geometry and includes original-source Co-Co bogies and wheelsets, directional head and tail lights, reversing driver positions, roof exhaust effects, custom buy-menu artwork and a synthesized, Deltic-inspired engine/horn sound set. The audio is an interpretation, NOT genuine recordings of D9007 or another Napier Deltic. Its in-game top speed is configured to 100 mph. The locomotive can coexist with the separate D9009 Deltic mod. MODEL CREDIT AND RIGHTS Original 3D model artist: attribution to be confirmed before publication. Only publish if you have permission to redistribute the original Swallow model and artwork. This is an independent fan-made Transport Fever 3 modification, not an official British Rail or InterCity release.

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