Preparations are well underway for D6948‘s trip to our neighbours at the Severn Valley Railway for what promises to be a huge event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the first example of the Class 37 being released from works and into traffic with BR. click to continue reading
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
The weekend just gone (25 – 27 July) saw our annual Diesel Gala at the GWSR and this years’ event promised to be the best yet…..and, it didn’t fail! We were blessed with wonderful weather on Friday and Saturday with it a little less hot on Sunday, However, all three days saw great crowds of young and old, enthusiast and family attend. Alongside our home fleet, which saw the added return of 26043 to the fleet after overhaul, we had pioneer Class 37, D6700 (37119/37350) and Class 50, 50021 ‘Rodney’ in attendance as guest visitors. click to continue reading
We are just 3 weeks out from what promises to be our biggest and most involved Gala to date (25 – 27 July). Having already confirmed the visit of pioneer EE Type 3/Class 37, D6700, to join our pair of 37215 and D6948, we also now have an added extra…….. click to continue reading
