The Growler Group

Moving in…..!

Posted on 19 August, 2012 by Peter_S

Saturday 18th August 2012 was one of the most significant days in the history of the Growler Group, as following completion of the all over concrete floor in the new diesel shed that the Group had part-funded, 37215 and 37248 moved in to take up permanent residence. The Groups’ trusty BG 92990 which has served as a spares store Continue reading →

37215 pushes the boundaries on the GWR

Posted on 17 August, 2012 by Peter_S

On Friday 17th August, 37215 became the first main line locomotive to cross the new Laverton bridge when it operated an engineering train into the northern headshunt north of the yet to be commissioned Laverton loop. This is 1/4 mile beyond the current limit of DMU operations. An assortment of wagons were deposited Continue reading →

Water chute and access hand holds uncovered

Posted on 13 August, 2012 by Peter_S

The original water delivery chute for refilling the boiler water tank together with associated handholds have been uncovered. These had been plated over many years ago and were all but invisible – however reference to original photographs and careful measurement revealed their location and the body work was cut in the right places. click to continue reading

New steam heat connections

Posted on 12 August, 2012 by Peter_S

New steam heat pipework connections have been sourced and now fitted to the buffer beam at both ends of the loco. This needs to be done before the retro fitting of new buffer beam ‘skirts’ to the original design. click to continue reading

The Growler Group

Moving in…..!

37215 pushes the boundaries on the GWR

Water chute and access hand holds uncovered

New steam heat connections

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