The Growler Group

2019 GWR Summer Diesel Gala

Posted on 6 February, 2019 by Peter_S

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

Christmas and New Year class 37 action

Posted on 12 December, 2018 by Peter_S

2018 sees both 37215 and D6948 in action over the festive period. D6948 will be working the diesel diagram on the green timetable on Boxing Day 26th December and on New Years Day 1st January covering 56 miles each day with its steam boiler providing heat for the train. (See the Roster page for full details of the booked trains). D6948 will be joined by 37215 during the ‘Christmas Cracker’ mixed traction event on the 29th/30th December. More details can be found on the GWR website here: https://www.gwsr.com/Christmas_Cracker__29__30_December–post–61.html The loco roster for both locos can be found on the roster page on this (Growler Group) site. click to continue reading