Winter update
With the 2019 running season now over, both D6948 and 37215 are now ‘stored’ along with the rest of the GWR diesel fleet pending the start of services in March. This is the time for winter maintenance and both locomotives will have a comprehensive ‘B’ exam before being signed off as fit to run on the GWR system in accordance with the GWR’s Safety Management System when they emerge from winter hibernation. Initial examination over the pit has thrown up some issues as both locomotives’ traction motor sets have started to show evidence of wear and tear. click to continue reading
