English Electric Growl 

Preservation: 37248 / D6948 
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37248 / D6948 

© English Electric Growl / Thomas Dumelow
Class 37/0 no. D6948 is seen at Broadway Station after arrival from Cheltenham on July 8th 2023

© Thomas Dumelow
  • Current Details
  • Notable Events
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Number Carried D6948
Livery Carried British Railways Green - Small Warning Panel
Location Severn Valley Railway
Condition Available
Owner Type 3 Traction
Feb 2009 With the termination of the lease agreement status changed to preserved.
May 2009 Moved to the Great Central Railway [North]
May 2009 Hauls its first passenger train in preservation
Jun 2009 Loaned to the Midland Railway Centre
Jul 2009 Loaned to the East Lancashire Railway
Jul 2009 Returned to the Great Central Railway (North)
Oct 2009 Moved to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
Oct 2010 Stopped for restoration, including fitting of a Steam Heat Generator.
Aug 2011 A refurbished Steam Heat Boiler fitted into locomotive

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This page was last updated on Sunday September 28th 2025