The Growler Group

We are pleased to announce that D6948 (37248) will be visiting the West Somerset Railway during May, June and early July this year.  click to continue reading

This year’s AGM took place on the 3rd March 2019 in the Terry Cresswell Building at Winchcombe Station. As well as a satisfactory review of the Group’s finances from Treasurer, Kev Jarvis, and reports from the Technical Officer, Paul Good, on what has happened to 37215 and D6948 during the past 12 months, a new Constitution for the Group was discussed and agreed by the required quorum at the meeting. click to continue reading

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