The Growler Group

The GWR’s new diesel shed, which the Growler Group (along with the BT4F and 24081 Group) is helping to finance to support the long term care of the locomotives, is nearing final completion. The shed structure was completed on the 29th February and now awaits track laying and installation of the concrete floor, before a ‘move in’ of equipment, stores and the locos can take place. click to continue reading

The new diesel shed at the GWR is now taking shape with erection of the main framework of the building starting this week. Groundworks were completed over the last 2 weeks allowing the shed contractor to move on to site and start erection on Monday 29th January. The pictures below show the extent of progress already made on the six loco berth structure. Continue reading →

Member Bill Pizer is helping to raise money for 37215’s share of the new diesel shed at Toddington by doing a sponsored swim. Bill wants to do his bit to raise money for the shed so is undertaking a sponsored swim of one mile during March 2012. If you want to help Bill and give him some encouragement and support the new undercover home for 37215 in the process, then please visit the Just Giving webpage we have set up, to make it really easy to donate.  If you are a UK tax payer, please register for Gift Aid and the Group will receive the extra amount!! It’s quick, simple and easy! click to continue reading

Ground works started on preparing the site of the new diesel shed at Toddington on Thursday 11th January, which the Growler Group is part funding as a home for 37215. It is planned to start building the foundation pads for the shed week commencing the 16th January with erection of the building starting on the 29th January. All works are being undertaken by contractors. click to continue reading