D6948 at the Severn Valley Railway

D6948 powers away from Toddington with GG vice-chair Peter Smith on the handles. (Steve Tucker)

The ‘Green Machine’ is prepped and ready to take part in this weekends’ festivities at the Severn Valley Railway for their ‘Class 37s at 65’ Gala. All in all there will be 10 Class 37s, including D6948, present and a very intensive timetable will see all locos used – except 37501 which will see use on a couple of days due to crewing constraints. click to continue reading

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August and September Roster Update

D6948 and 37215 flank pioneer ‘sister’ D6700 at Toddington MPD during our recent Gala.

With the Gala now becoming a memory (and, to be fair, what a memory!) our locos are now back to normal workings. D6948 has kicked things off in August and will be the motive power for all Class 37 outings during the month – except for our ‘Double Up Sunday’ on Sunday 31 August when both locos will be out on the regular PINK TIMETABLE. click to continue reading

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