On Sunday 14th October 1979 the Deltic Preservation Society organized the "Deltic Detour" railtour from York to Carnforth and return. Here 55009 (D9009) "ALYCIDON" is seen taking a photo stop at Clapham, on the Settle and Carlisle line, on the outward leg of the tour...

...55009 (D9009) "ALYCIDON" at Clapham, Yorkshire, with the "Deltic Detour" railtour on 14th October 1979...

...Another view of 55009 as it waits at Clapham with the "Deltic Detour" railtour...

...55009 (D9009) "ALYCIDON" enters Carnforth 'Steam Town' on 14th October 1979...

...Lining up with Audi's latest A3 and A4 models at Steamtown, Carnforth, on Sunday 14th October 1979 is 55009 (D9009) "ALYCIDON". 55009 was working the first Deltic Preservation Society railtour - the "Deltic Detour" - which ran from York to Carnforth via Selby, Leeds and Settle Jn. The two Gresley Pacifics need little introduction, though for the record they are 4498 "SIR NIGEL GRESLEY" and 4472 "FLYING SCOTSMAN".

__________  Picture Reference  __________
	14/10/79 - 1Zxx 09:25 York - Carnforth, "The Deltic Detour" (via Selby, Leeds & Settle Jct - 1st DPS railtour) Deltic Deadline No.11: cover.
	14/10/79 - 1Zxx 09:25 York - Carnforth, "The Deltic Detour" (via Selby, Leeds & Settle Jct - 1st DPS railtour) Profile of the Deltics: Plate 149.
	14/10/79 - Steamtown MPD. Deltic Deadline No.11.
	14/10/79 - Steamtown MPD. Deltic Deadline No.128: Page 13.
	14/10/79 - Steamtown MPD. Deltic Deadline No.155: Page 2.
	14/10/79 - Steamtown MPD. The Deltic Years: Page 127.

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