Blue Haze 2

Archive sounds of Deltics in BR service.

Mono recordings digitally enhanced with an added pseudo-stereo effect, plus 3 stereo tracks at the end.

Recorded during 1978 to 1982.

Running time 80 minutes

Highlights include:

- The driver of 55016 (at Kings Cross) was asked to "show us what it can do". He did!

- High speed run-pasts at St. Neots.

- 55017's final run and demise (maybe not a "highlight" but of historic interest) on 31st December 1981.

- 55003 on the "Deltic Ranger" re-run railtour in 1978, on jointed rails.

- Lots of on-train and lineside action at Huntingdon and Peterborough.

- Stereo on-train with 55009 on the "Deltic Broadsman" railtour (9 minute recording).

Recordings by John Bachelor, Malcolm Hicks, Bob Mullins and Gary Thornton. Restored and published by Ian Strange.