Category Archives: Diesel Group

37240

37240 successfully worked her morning drivers experience trip on Saturday 5th September. The photo below shows her powering away from Goods Junction (thanks to Si Searle for this cracking shot): Unfortunately, she then failed half way through her first public trip … Continue reading

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37240 repaired

37240 was successfully started yesterday!  Tractor clag over Llan – photo by Martin Perry The fault was traced to a stuck engine shutdown switch in the loco’s header tank. This wasn’t helped by the gauge glass on the header tank being … Continue reading

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LDG on tour!

We are pleased to announce the purchase of Class 26 No D5310 is now complete. Before the loco leaves her current home at Bo’ness and heads for North Wales in early September, she will star in the SRPS Diesel Gala at Bo’ness next weekend. For … Continue reading

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September Diesel Running Days

We are pleased to announce the following running days in September, including an additional working: On Saturday 5th September 37240 will make a long awaited return to service. After working a morning driver experience train (an excellent photo opportunity if … Continue reading

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25313 to move to Wensleydale Railway

Following our announcement last month that 25313 had been sold, we are pleased to confirm that her new home will be on the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire. For more information about the growing, impressive diesel traction fleet at this up-and-coming scenic line, please visit … Continue reading

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37240

We’re pleased to announce that 37240 is back in traffic following completion of repairs to the cooling system. A test run to Glyndyfrdwy and back has confirmed all is well. The purchase of D5310 and sale of 25313 are in their final stages … Continue reading

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New Website

Welcome to our new website, which has been kindly produced by Diesel Group member and IT whizz Gareth Evans. As many of you will already know from what has been reported elsewhere in the railway press, the Llangollen Diesel Group … Continue reading

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