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The SVR has over 80 carriages, dating from pre-grouping to BR Mk1s of the early 1960s, with well over half of them in operational use.  The carriages are normally operated in six matching sets, or rakes, although it is not uncommon to see more than one livery in a train as individual carriages are temporarily withdrawn for repair or maintenance and others are substituted or added to increase passenger capacity. Carriage repairs and restorations are carried out at the [[Carriage Repair Works]].
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The SVR has over 80 carriages, dating from pre-grouping to BR Mk1s of the early 1960s, with well over half of them in operational use.  The carriages are normally operated in six matching sets, or rakes, although it is not uncommon to see more than one livery in a train as individual carriages are temporarily withdrawn for repair or maintenance and others are substituted or added to increase passenger capacity. Carriage sets usually consist of six to eight vehicles, although lengths up to ten carriages are not unusual. Carriage repairs and restorations are carried out at the [[Carriage Repair Works]].
  
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The four sets in regular timetabled use are;
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The five sets in regular timetabled use are;
 
*Set C, British Rail Mark 1s in Crimson & Cream<ref>[http://www.bloodandcustard.com/bloodandcustardhistory.html  www.bloodandcustard.com] states that Crimson and Cream rather than Carmine and Cream was the description used by BR</ref>.
 
*Set C, British Rail Mark 1s in Crimson & Cream<ref>[http://www.bloodandcustard.com/bloodandcustardhistory.html  www.bloodandcustard.com] states that Crimson and Cream rather than Carmine and Cream was the description used by BR</ref>.
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*Set GW2, GWR coaches, both pre & post grouping, as well as BR MK1 buffet, in Chocolate & Cream.
 
*Set M, British Rail Mark 1s in Maroon.
 
*Set M, British Rail Mark 1s in Maroon.
 
*Set L, LMS (And BR built to LMS design) in Maroon.
 
*Set L, LMS (And BR built to LMS design) in Maroon.
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Other sets and carriages in operational use are;
 
Other sets and carriages in operational use are;
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*Set GW2, GWR, both pre & post grouping, as well as BR MK1 buffet, in Chocolate & Cream. Normally only used during busy periods.
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*Set S, 'The [[Severn Valley Limited]]' diner set in GWR Chocolate & Cream. For a period to 2016 this was pre-book only, not shown on the timetable. From 2017 it is reduced to four coaches in order to allow the railway to operate smaller locomotives, and on a Sunday has two additional vehicles added to allow three coaches for standard passenger accommodation.<ref>Noticeboard Issue February 2017</ref>
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*Set S, 'The [[Severn Valley Limited]]' diner set in GWR Chocolate & Cream. Pre book only, not shown on the timetable.
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*Set VV, 'The [[Severn Valley Venturer]]' carriages attached to a service train operating from Bridgnorth. Comprised of [[BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet]] and [[BR 3103 First Open]].
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*Set VV, 'The [[Severn Valley Venturer]]' two carriages attached to a service train operating from Bridgnorth. Comprised of BR MK1 kitchen car 1682 and LMS first open 7511.
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*Set T, the 'Toplights', comprising spare serviceable GWR vehicles not included in GW2. Very occasional use for charters, galas, and filming.  
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*Set 'Toplights' comprising spare serviceable GWR vehicles not included in GW2. Very occasional use for filming and other work.  
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*Observation saloons [[GWR_80969_Inspection_Saloon|80969]] and [[GWR 80972 Inspection Saloon|80972]], two carriages which can be privately chartered and attached to a regular train.
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*Observation saloons, two carriages which can be privately chartered and attached to a regular train.
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*Autotrailers [[GWR 178 Autotrailer Third|178]] and [[GWR 238 Autotrailer Third|238]], two carriages suitable for push-pull trains.
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*Autotrailers, two carriages suitable for push-pull trains.
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Several other carriages are in use as volunteer accommodation or as storage.
 
Several other carriages are in use as volunteer accommodation or as storage.
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| [[GWR 1399 Milk Brake | 1399]]|| Milk Brake || 1921 || Swindon || Bewdley || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR Brown || In use as the [[Bewdley Station Fund Shop]] || Churchward  
 
| [[GWR 1399 Milk Brake | 1399]]|| Milk Brake || 1921 || Swindon || Bewdley || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR Brown || In use as the [[Bewdley Station Fund Shop]] || Churchward  
 
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| [[GWR Full Third 2119 | 2119]] || Full Third || 1949 || Gloucester|| Kidderminster || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || || Stored alongside Carriage Shed || Hawksworth  
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| [[GWR Full Third 2119 | 2119]] || Full Third || 1949 || Gloucester|| Kidderminster || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || || Stored at Kidderminster || Hawksworth  
 
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| [[GWR 2233 Corridor Brake Third | 2233]] || Corridor Brake Third || 1950 || Saltley|| Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || None || Used as staff accommodation || Hawksworth  
 
| [[GWR 2233 Corridor Brake Third | 2233]] || Corridor Brake Third || 1950 || Saltley|| Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || None || Used as staff accommodation || Hawksworth  
 
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| [[GWR 2426 Toplight Full Third | 2426]] || Toplight Full Third || 1910 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1934-42 || Oldest bogie coach on the SVR. Awaiting Restoration. || Churchward  
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| [[GWR 2426 Toplight Full Third | 2426]] || Toplight Full Third || 1910 || Swindon || Bewdley|| [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1934-42 || Oldest bogie coach on the SVR. Awaiting Restoration. || Churchward  
 
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| [[GWR 3930 Full Third | 3930]] || Toplight Full Third || 1915 || Swindon || In service || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1922-27 || || Churchward  
 
| [[GWR 3930 Full Third | 3930]] || Toplight Full Third || 1915 || Swindon || In service || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1922-27 || || Churchward  
 
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| [[GWR 4786 Full Third | 4786]] || Full Third || 1928 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || || Stored alongside Carriage Shed || Collett  
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| [[GWR 4786 Full Third | 4786]] || Full Third || 1926 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || || Stored at Kidderminster || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 5043 Full Third | 5043]] || Full Third || 1928 || Swindon || Bewdley || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || None || In use as workshop || Collett  
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| [[GWR 5043 Full Third | 5043]] || Full Third || 1928 || Swindon || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || In use as workshop || Early stages of restoration to Wheelchair/Buffet || Collett
 
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| [[GWR 5804 Brake Third | 5804]] || Brake Third || 1934|| Swindon || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Ambulance Car || Apprentice Group coach || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 5804 Brake Third | 5804]] || Brake Third || 1934|| Swindon || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Ambulance Car || Apprentice Group coach || Collett  
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| [[GWR 6045 Bow-end Composite | 6045]] || Bow-end Composite || 1928 || Swindon || Bewdley  || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || (Restoration) || Restoration commenced January 2015 || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 6045 Bow-end Composite | 6045]] || Bow-end Composite || 1928 || Swindon || Bewdley  || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || (Restoration) || Restoration commenced January 2015 || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 6562 Brake Composite | 6562]] || Brake Composite || 1938 || Swindon || Bewdley || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1934-42 || Awaiting overhaul || Collett  
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| [[GWR 6562 Brake Composite | 6562]] || Brake Composite || 1938 || Swindon || Bewdley || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1934-42 || Undergoing overhaul || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 6913 Brake Composite | 6913]] || Brake Composite || 1934 || Swindon || In service || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1928-34 || || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 6913 Brake Composite | 6913]] || Brake Composite || 1934 || Swindon || In service || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1928-34 || || Collett  
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| [[GWR 9084 First Sleeper | 9084]] || First Sleeper || 1951 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] || GWR 1942-47 || Used for staff accommodation || Hawksworth  
 
| [[GWR 9084 First Sleeper | 9084]] || First Sleeper || 1951 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] || GWR 1942-47 || Used for staff accommodation || Hawksworth  
 
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| [[GWR 9085 First Sleeper|9085]] || First Sleeper || 1951 || Swindon || Arley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || GWR 1942-47 || Used for staff accommodation || Hawksworth  
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| [[GWR 9085 First Sleeper|9085]] || First Sleeper || 1951 || Swindon || Bridgnorth (Normally based at Arley) || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || GWR 1942-47 || Used for staff accommodation. {{As of|2017|04}} at [[Bridgnorth MPD]] Paint shop for contract painting || Hawksworth  
 
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| [[GWR 9103 Nondescript Saloon | 9103]] || Nondescript Saloon || 1929 || Swindon || In service || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1928-34 || || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 9103 Nondescript Saloon | 9103]] || Nondescript Saloon || 1929 || Swindon || In service || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1928-34 || || Collett  
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| [[GWR 9369 Nondescript Saloon | 9369]] || Nondescript Saloon || 1923 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1934-42 || Undergoing bogie overhaul || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 9369 Nondescript Saloon | 9369]] || Nondescript Saloon || 1923 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] || GWR 1934-42 || Undergoing bogie overhaul || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 9615 Kitchen Diner First | 9615]] || Toplight Kitchen Diner First || 1932 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || || || Collett  
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| [[GWR 9615 Kitchen Diner First | 9615]] || Kitchen Diner First || 1932 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || || || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 9627 Restaurant Third | 9627]] || Restaurant Third || 1932 || Swindon || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || GWR 1934-42 || || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 9627 Restaurant Third | 9627]] || Restaurant Third || 1932 || Swindon || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || GWR 1934-42 || || Collett  
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| [[GWR 9653 Restaurant Third | 9653]] || Restaurant Third || 1925 || Swindon || In service || [[National Railway Museum]] || GWR 1934-42 || || Collett  
 
| [[GWR 9653 Restaurant Third | 9653]] || Restaurant Third || 1925 || Swindon || In service || [[National Railway Museum]] || GWR 1934-42 || || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 9654 Restaurant Third | 9654]] || Restaurant Third || 1925 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || None || Stored in Carriage Shed || Collett  
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| [[GWR 9654 Restaurant Third | 9654]] || Restaurant Third || 1925 || Swindon || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || GWR 1934-42 || || Collett  
 
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| [[GWR 80969 Inspection Saloon | 80969]] || Inspection Saloon || 1948 || Swindon || In service ||  || GWR 1942-47 || || Hawksworth  
 
| [[GWR 80969 Inspection Saloon | 80969]] || Inspection Saloon || 1948 || Swindon || In service ||  || GWR 1942-47 || || Hawksworth  
 
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| [[GWR 80972 Inspection Saloon | 80972]] || Inspection Saloon || 1948 || Swindon || In service || || BR(W) Chocolate & Cream  || || Hawksworth  
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| [[GWR 80972 Inspection Saloon | 80972]] || Inspection Saloon || 1948 || Swindon || In service || Phil and Caroline Swallow || BR(W) Chocolate & Cream  || || Hawksworth  
 
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| [[LNER 24068 Composite Corridor Brake | 24068]] || Composite Corridor Brake || 1937 || York || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] || LNER ||  
 
| [[LNER 24068 Composite Corridor Brake | 24068]] || Composite Corridor Brake || 1937 || York || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] || LNER ||  
 
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| [[LNER 24105 Open Third | 24105]] || Open Third || 1936 || BRCW  || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] ||  LNER || Modified for disabled access
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| [[LNER 24105 Open Third | 24105]] || Open Third || 1936 || BRCW  || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] ||  LNER || Modified for disabled access. {{As of|2017|2}} the coach is undergoing a major overhaul which is expected to take 6 months. 
 
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| [[LNER 24506 Brake Third | 24506]] || Brake Third Corridor || 1943 || York || In service|| [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] ||  LNER || Converted from Gangwayed Full Brake/Pigeon Van 70759
 
| [[LNER 24506 Brake Third | 24506]] || Brake Third Corridor || 1943 || York || In service|| [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] ||  LNER || Converted from Gangwayed Full Brake/Pigeon Van 70759
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| [[BR 4545 Tourist Standard Open | 4545]] || Tourist Standard Open || 1956 || York || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || BR Crimson & Cream ||  
 
| [[BR 4545 Tourist Standard Open | 4545]] || Tourist Standard Open || 1956 || York || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || BR Crimson & Cream ||  
 
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| [[BR 4550 Tourist Standard Open | 4550]] || Tourist Standard Open || 1956 || York || Kidderminster || [[The 75069 Fund]] || BR Maroon || Carriage Works paint shop
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| [[BR 4550 Tourist Standard Open | 4550]] || Tourist Standard Open || 1956 || York || In service|| [[The 75069 Fund]] || BR Maroon || Overhaul and repaint completed February 2017
 
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| [[BR 4593 Tourist Standard Open | 4593]] || Tourist Standard Open || 1956 || York || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || BR Maroon ||
 
| [[BR 4593 Tourist Standard Open | 4593]] || Tourist Standard Open || 1956 || York || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || BR Maroon ||
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| [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | 10569]] || Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper || 1982 || Derby || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Chocolate & Cream livery || Bewdley yard
 
| [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | 10569]] || Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper || 1982 || Derby || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Chocolate & Cream livery || Bewdley yard
 
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| [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | 10606]] || Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper || 1982 || Derby || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Inter City livery || Alongside Kidderminster Carriage Shed
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| [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | 10606]] || Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper || 1982 || Derby || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Inter City livery ||  
 
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| [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | 10696]] || Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper || 1983 || Derby || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Inter City livery || Bewdley yard
 
| [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | 10696]] || Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper || 1983 || Derby || Bewdley || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Inter City livery || Bewdley yard
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| [[BR 34562 Brake Second Corridor | 34562]] || Brake Corridor Second  || 1955 || Wolverton || In service || [[The 75069 Fund]] || BR Crimson & Cream ||
 
| [[BR 34562 Brake Second Corridor | 34562]] || Brake Corridor Second  || 1955 || Wolverton || In service || [[The 75069 Fund]] || BR Crimson & Cream ||
 
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| [[BR 34606 Brake Corridor Second | 34606]] || Brake Corridor Second|| 1955 || Gloucester || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during December
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| [[BR 34606 Brake Corridor Second | 34606]] || Brake Corridor Second|| 1955 || Gloucester || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || Numbered DB 975481. Used at Kidderminster in conjunction with Santa services during December.
 
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| [[BR 34754 Brake Corridor Second | 34754]] || Brake Corridor Second || 1955 || Wolverton || Engineers || [[The SVR Permanent Way Fund]] || BR Maroon  || Now used as Engineers Mess and Tool Van, numbered 975128
 
| [[BR 34754 Brake Corridor Second | 34754]] || Brake Corridor Second || 1955 || Wolverton || Engineers || [[The SVR Permanent Way Fund]] || BR Maroon  || Now used as Engineers Mess and Tool Van, numbered 975128
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| [[BR 35219 Brake Corridor Second | 35219]] || Brake Corridor Second || 1958 || Wolverton || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] || BR Maroon ||
 
| [[BR 35219 Brake Corridor Second | 35219]] || Brake Corridor Second || 1958 || Wolverton || In service || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | The SVR Charitable Trust]] || BR Maroon ||
 
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| [[BR 80222 Courier Van, formerly Brake Corridor Second 35315 | 80222]] || Courier Van || 1962 || Wolverton || Kidderminster || [[The Class 50 Alliance]] || || Stored alongside Carriage Shed. Originally No 35315 (BSK)
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| [[BR 80222 Courier Van, formerly Brake Corridor Second 35315 | 80222]] || Courier Van || 1962 || Wolverton || Kidderminster || [[The Class 50 Alliance]] || || Stored at Kidderminster. Originally No 35315 (BSK)
 
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| [[BR 80300 Post Office Sorting Van | 80300]] || Post Office Sorting Van || 1959 || Wolverton || [[The Engine House]] || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || First of type built
 
| [[BR 80300 Post Office Sorting Van | 80300]] || Post Office Sorting Van || 1959 || Wolverton || [[The Engine House]] || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || First of type built
 
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| [[BR 80328 Post Office Sorting Van | 80328]] || Post Office Sorting Van || 1969 || York || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during December
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| [[BR 80328 Post Office Sorting Van | 80328]] || Post Office Sorting Van || 1969 || York || Kidderminster|| [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during December
 
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| [[BR 80329 Post Office Sorting Van | 80329]] || Post Office Sorting Van || 1969 || York || Kidderminster || [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during December
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| [[BR 80329 Post Office Sorting Van | 80329]] || Post Office Sorting Van || 1969 || York || Kidderminster|| [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || Royal Mail Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during December
 
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| [[BR 80776 Brake Gangwayed | 80776]] || Brake Gangwayed || 1956 || BRCW || In service  || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd |The SVR Charitable Trust]] || BR Crimson & Cream || Converted to passenger usage for disabled passengers. To be further adapted as wheelchair dining car for use on the [[Severn Valley Limited]] dining set.
 
| [[BR 80776 Brake Gangwayed | 80776]] || Brake Gangwayed || 1956 || BRCW || In service  || [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd |The SVR Charitable Trust]] || BR Crimson & Cream || Converted to passenger usage for disabled passengers. To be further adapted as wheelchair dining car for use on the [[Severn Valley Limited]] dining set.
 
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| [[BR 81013 Brake Gangwayed | 81013]] || Brake Gangwayed || 1956 || York || Kidderminster|| [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || BR Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during
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| [[BR 81013 Brake Gangwayed | 81013]] || Brake Gangwayed || 1956 || York || Kidderminster|| [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] || BR Maroon || Stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]], used as [[Santa's Grotto]] at [[Arley]] during December
 
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| [[BR 86105 General Utility Van | 86105]] || General Utility Van || 1958 || Pressed Steel || Bewdley || [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund]] || BR Maroon || [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund | EMF]] sales coach  
 
| [[BR 86105 General Utility Van | 86105]] || General Utility Van || 1958 || Pressed Steel || Bewdley || [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund]] || BR Maroon || [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund | EMF]] sales coach  
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Recent configurations used are:
 
Recent configurations used are:
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*Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 34562, 25498, 4545, 1853, 80776, 16202, 4345, 4509
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*Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 34562, 25498, 4545, 1853, 80776, 16202, 4345, 4509<ref name ="Issue 188">Severn Valley Railway News, Issue 188, Winter 2014</ref>
 
*7 March 2015 (6 carriages intermediate FE): 4545, 1853, 9220, 16202, 4345, 4509
 
*7 March 2015 (6 carriages intermediate FE): 4545, 1853, 9220, 16202, 4345, 4509
 
*15 March 2015 (8 carriages AS1): 80969 (GWR), 25458, 4545, 1853, 80776, 16202, 4345, 4509
 
*15 March 2015 (8 carriages AS1): 80969 (GWR), 25458, 4545, 1853, 80776, 16202, 4345, 4509
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===Set M===
 
===Set M===
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The 8 carriages above have seen regular use in Set M in 2015, although in varying configurations such as:
 
The 8 carriages above have seen regular use in Set M in 2015, although in varying configurations such as:
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*Winter 2014/2015: 25346, 16267, 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593, 21254
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*Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 25346, 16267, 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593, 21254
 
*15 March 2015 (8 carriages): 21254, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 25346, 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593
 
*15 March 2015 (8 carriages): 21254, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 25346, 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593
 
*16 May 2015 (8 carriages): 21254, 25346, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593
 
*16 May 2015 (8 carriages): 21254, 25346, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593
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*LNER 2701 Composite Corridor
 
*LNER 2701 Composite Corridor
  
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Following the withdrawal of 52255, the 6-coach configuration above has formed the basis of Set N in 2015. From time to time this is supplemented with a non-LNER coach, normally [[BR 3083 Experimental Open | BR 3083]]. For the Pacific Power event in September 2016, a 9 coach teak set was put together, the first time such a set has been put together since the 1960s - by this point, the coaches had been painted in BR maroon, and it is thought the last time a 9 coach set in varnished teak livery was seen was in the early 1950s.
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Following the withdrawal of 52255, the 6-coach configuration above has formed the basis of Set N in 2015. From time to time this is supplemented with a non-LNER coach, normally [[BR 3083 Experimental Open | BR 3083]]. For the Pacific Power event in September 2016, a 9 coach teak set was put together, the first time such a set has been put together since the 2 May 1964<ref>[http://forum.svra.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=51701#51701 SVRA Forum]</ref> - by this point, the coaches had been painted in BR maroon, and it is thought the last time a 9 coach set in varnished teak livery was seen was in the early 1950s.
 
Recent configurations used are:
 
Recent configurations used are:
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*24 September 2016 (9 carriages): 43600, 43612, 52255, 24105, 24506, 643, 24068, 2701, 7960,  
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*24 September 2016 (9 carriages): 43600, 43612, 52255, 24105, 24506, 643, 24068, 2701, 7960,
  
 
===Set GW2===
 
===Set GW2===
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GWR 6562 is also used for strengthening purposes. Recent configurations used are:
 
GWR 6562 is also used for strengthening purposes. Recent configurations used are:
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*Winter 2014/2015: 1146, 1116, 9103, 1856, 5883, 829, 1086, 7284. <ref name ="Issue 188"/>
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*Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 1146, 1116, 9103, 1856, 5883, 829, 1086, 7284. <ref name ="Issue 188"/>
  
 
===Set S===
 
===Set S===
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*GWR 3930 Third Corridor
 
*GWR 3930 Third Corridor
 
*GWR 9055 Nondescript Saloon
 
*GWR 9055 Nondescript Saloon
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*GWR 6913 Brake Composite Corridor
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*GWR 6913 Brake Composite Corridor <ref name ="Issue 188"/>
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<ref name ="Issue 188"/>
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Recent configurations used are:<br>
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A configuration used on 18 June 2017 (dining train plus passenger accomodation) was:
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15 March 2015 (Dining train): 9653, 1667 (BR(W) Chocolate & Cream), 3109 (BR(W) Chocolate & Cream), 9627, 6913
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*[[LMS 7511 Restaurant First Open]]
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*[[BR 1667 Restaurant Buffet]]
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*[[GWR 9627 Restaurant Third]]
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*[[GWR 650 Brake Third Open (Excursion)]]
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*[[GWR 1146 Full Third]]
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*[[GWR 9055 Nondescript Saloon]]
  
 
===Set VV===
 
===Set VV===
 
*BR 3103 First Open
 
*BR 3103 First Open
 
*BR 1682 Kitchen Car
 
*BR 1682 Kitchen Car
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When the Severn Valley Venturer diner is in use, the two carriages above are added to the first Sunday departure from Bridgnorth, replacing one of the set in use the previous day where necessary.  Thus on 17 May 2015, 3103 and 1682 replaced 26986 in Set L above.<br>
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When the Severn Valley Venturer diner is in use, the two carriages above are added to the first Sunday departure from Bridgnorth, occasionally replacing other carriages in the set when necessary.  For example, on 17 May 2015, 3103 and 1682 replaced 26986 in Set L above.<br>
 
In 2014, [[LMS 7511 Restaurant First Open | LMS 7511]] was also used instead of BR 3103.  
 
In 2014, [[LMS 7511 Restaurant First Open | LMS 7511]] was also used instead of BR 3103.  
  
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This configuration was used in the Spring Steam Gala in March 2015.
 
This configuration was used in the Spring Steam Gala in March 2015.
  
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[[List of rolling stock]]<br>
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[[Belmond Northern Belle]]
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*[http://svrtrust.org.uk/our-vehicles.html The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust stock list]
 
*[http://svrtrust.org.uk/our-vehicles.html The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust stock list]
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*[http://www.gwr813.org/SVRCoaches.htm The GWR 813 Preservation Fund stock list]
 
*[http://www.gwr813.org/SVRCoaches.htm The GWR 813 Preservation Fund stock list]
  
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 18 June 2017

The SVR has over 80 carriages, dating from pre-grouping to BR Mk1s of the early 1960s, with well over half of them in operational use. The carriages are normally operated in six matching sets, or rakes, although it is not uncommon to see more than one livery in a train as individual carriages are temporarily withdrawn for repair or maintenance and others are substituted or added to increase passenger capacity. Carriage sets usually consist of six to eight vehicles, although lengths up to ten carriages are not unusual. Carriage repairs and restorations are carried out at the Carriage Repair Works.

The five sets in regular timetabled use are;

  • Set C, British Rail Mark 1s in Crimson & Cream[1].
  • Set GW2, GWR coaches, both pre & post grouping, as well as BR MK1 buffet, in Chocolate & Cream.
  • Set M, British Rail Mark 1s in Maroon.
  • Set L, LMS (And BR built to LMS design) in Maroon.
  • Set N, LNER & GNR Teak


Other sets and carriages in operational use are;

  • Set S, 'The Severn Valley Limited' diner set in GWR Chocolate & Cream. For a period to 2016 this was pre-book only, not shown on the timetable. From 2017 it is reduced to four coaches in order to allow the railway to operate smaller locomotives, and on a Sunday has two additional vehicles added to allow three coaches for standard passenger accommodation.[2]
  • Set VV, 'The Severn Valley Venturer' carriages attached to a service train operating from Bridgnorth. Comprised of BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet and BR 3103 First Open.
  • Set T, the 'Toplights', comprising spare serviceable GWR vehicles not included in GW2. Very occasional use for charters, galas, and filming.
  • Observation saloons 80969 and 80972, two carriages which can be privately chartered and attached to a regular train.
  • Autotrailers 178 and 238, two carriages suitable for push-pull trains.

Several other carriages are in use as volunteer accommodation or as storage.

This page includes full size carriages adapted for use as Post Office Sorting Vans (also known as Travelling Post Offices or TPOs) and General Utility Vans (GUVs). Other goods vans and brake vans are listed under Goods Wagons.

GWR (and constituents) Designed Coaches

Number Type Built Build Location Current location Owner Livery Notes Designer
98 Full Brake 1945 Swindon Bewdley The GWR 813 Preservation Fund GWR 1928-34 Used as a workshop and stores by GW(SVR)A Hawksworth
163 Barry Railway Composite 1895 Ashbury Hampton Loade Barry Railway Carriage Trust (Restoration) Originally numbered 15, later GWR 6058
178 Autotrailer Third 1930 Swindon In service Mike Little GWR 1942-47
238 Autotrailer Third 1954 Swindon In service Mike Little BR Maroon Carries the name 'Chaffinch'
261 Toplight 'Snake C' Passenger Brake 1922 Swindon Highley GWR Brown Used for staff accommodation Churchward
650 Brake Third Open (Excursion) 1940 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Collett
829 Full Third 1948 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1942-47 Hawksworth
1086 Full Third 1938 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Collett
1087 Full Third 1938 Swindon Kidderminster Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Stored in Carriage Shed Collett
1116 Full Third 1938 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Collett
1145 Toplight 'Snake C' Passenger Brake 1922 Swindon Bewdley Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 In use as The Great Western (SVR) Association Shop Churchward
1146 Full Third 1938 Swindon In service The GWR 813 Preservation Fund GWR 1934-42 Collett
1399 Milk Brake 1921 Swindon Bewdley Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR Brown In use as the Bewdley Station Fund Shop Churchward
2119 Full Third 1949 Gloucester Kidderminster Great Western (SVR) Assoc. Stored at Kidderminster Hawksworth
2233 Corridor Brake Third 1950 Saltley Bewdley SVR(H) None Used as staff accommodation Hawksworth
2426 Toplight Full Third 1910 Swindon Bewdley Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Oldest bogie coach on the SVR. Awaiting Restoration. Churchward
3930 Toplight Full Third 1915 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1922-27 Churchward
4786 Full Third 1926 Swindon Kidderminster Great Western (SVR) Assoc. Stored at Kidderminster Collett
5043 Full Third 1928 Swindon Bewdley SVR(H) In use as workshop Early stages of restoration to Wheelchair/Buffet Collett
5804 Brake Third 1934 Swindon Bewdley SVR(H) Ambulance Car Apprentice Group coach Collett
5883 Brake Third 1934 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1928-34 Collett
6045 Bow-end Composite 1928 Swindon Bewdley Great Western (SVR) Assoc. (Restoration) Restoration commenced January 2015 Collett
6562 Brake Composite 1938 Swindon Bewdley Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Undergoing overhaul Collett
6913 Brake Composite 1934 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1928-34 Collett
7284 Composite 1941 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Collett
9055 Toplight Nondescript Saloon 1912 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1922-27 One off prototype for later Collett design Churchward
9084 First Sleeper 1951 Swindon Kidderminster The SVR Charitable Trust GWR 1942-47 Used for staff accommodation Hawksworth
9085 First Sleeper 1951 Swindon Bridgnorth (Normally based at Arley) SVR(H) GWR 1942-47 Used for staff accommodation. As of April 2017 at Bridgnorth MPD Paint shop for contract painting Hawksworth
9103 Nondescript Saloon 1929 Swindon In service Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1928-34 Collett
9369 Nondescript Saloon 1923 Swindon Kidderminster Great Western (SVR) Assoc. GWR 1934-42 Undergoing bogie overhaul Collett
9615 Kitchen Diner First 1932 Swindon Kidderminster SVR(H) Collett
9627 Restaurant Third 1932 Swindon In service SVR(H) GWR 1934-42 Collett
9653 Restaurant Third 1925 Swindon In service National Railway Museum GWR 1934-42 Collett
9654 Restaurant Third 1925 Swindon Kidderminster SVR(H) GWR 1934-42 Collett
80969 Inspection Saloon 1948 Swindon In service GWR 1942-47 Hawksworth
80972 Inspection Saloon 1948 Swindon In service Phil and Caroline Swallow BR(W) Chocolate & Cream Hawksworth

LMS Designed Coaches

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Number Type Built Build location Current location Owner Livery Notes
149 Bar Car 1936 Smethwick In service SVR(H) Converted from Open Third 9355
798 Royal Coach 1941 Wolverton The Engine House National Railway Museum
2300 Corridor Third 1946 Derby In service The SVR Charitable Trust
2886 Gangwayed Brake 1932 Wolverton Bridgnorth The SVR Charitable Trust 6 wheeled. Later numbered 32919
7511 Restaurant First Open 1934 Wolverton In service The SVR Charitable Trust Used for special dining trains
12992 Corridor Third 1949 Smethwick In service The SVR Charitable Trust Built by BR to an LMS design
24617 Corridor Composite 1950 Derby In service The SVR Charitable Trust
26880 Brake Third Corridor 1950 Wolverton In service Privately owned Built by BR to an LMS design
26921 Brake Third Corridor 1950 Wolverton Bridgnorth SVR(H) Undergoing overhaul. Built by BR to an LMS design
26986 Brake Third Corridor 1950 Wolverton In service The SVR Charitable Trust Built by BR to an LMS design
27218 Third Open 1945 Wolverton In service SVR(H)
27220 Third Open 1945 Wolverton In service SVR(H)
27270 Third Open 1946 Wolverton In service SVR(H)
31420 Gangwayed Brake 1950 Wolverton Kidderminster SVR(H) Carriage Works stores. Built by BR to an LMS design
45048 Inspection Saloon 1940 Wolverton Kidderminster Privately owned

LNER (and constituents) Designed Coaches

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Number Type Built Build location Current location Owner Livery Notes
2701 Composite Corridor 1922 Doncaster In service The SVR Charitable Trust GNR
643 Buffet 1934 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER
7960 Kitchen Composite 1936 Doncaster In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER Used for special dining trains
24068 Composite Corridor Brake 1937 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER
24105 Open Third 1936 BRCW Kidderminster The SVR Charitable Trust LNER Modified for disabled access. As of February 2017 the coach is undergoing a major overhaul which is expected to take 6 months.
24506 Brake Third Corridor 1943 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER Converted from Gangwayed Full Brake/Pigeon Van 70759
43600 Open Third 1934 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER Interior recently upgraded in LNER style
43612 Open Third 1934 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER
52255 Open Third 1935 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust LNER Major refurbishment completed September 2016

BR Designed Coaches

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Number Type Built Build location Current location Owner Livery Notes
1667 Restaurant Buffet 1960 Pressed Steel In service SVR(H) BR(W) Chocolate & Cream
1682 Restaurant Buffet 1961 Pressed Steel In service SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund BR Maroon
1853 Restaurant Miniature Buffet 1961 Wolverton In service SVR(H) BR Crimson & Cream
1855 Restaurant Miniature Buffet 1961 Wolverton In service SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund BR Maroon
1856 Restaurant Miniature Buffet 1961 Wolverton In service SVR(H) BR(W) Chocolate & Cream
3083 Experimental Open 1957 Doncaster In service SVR(H) BR Maroon One-off prototype. Originally First Class, but currently declassified
3103 First Open 1961 Wolverton In service SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund BR Maroon
3109 First Open 1961 Swindon In service SVR(H) BR(W) Chocolate & Cream
4345 Tourist Standard Open 1957 BRCW In service Arley Station Fund BR Crimson & Cream
4399 Tourist Standard Open 1957 Swindon Bridgnorth The SVR Charitable Trust To be restored and modified for disabled access
4509 Tourist Standard Open 1956 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Crimson & Cream
4545 Tourist Standard Open 1956 York In service SVR(H) BR Crimson & Cream
4550 Tourist Standard Open 1956 York In service The 75069 Fund BR Maroon Overhaul and repaint completed February 2017
4593 Tourist Standard Open 1956 York In service SVR(H) BR Maroon
4690 Tourist Standard Open 1957 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Maroon Modified for disabled access. Jointly owned by the SVR Wolverhampton Branch.
9220 Brake Standard Open 1955 Doncaster In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Crimson & Cream
10569 Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper 1982 Derby Bewdley SVR(H) Chocolate & Cream livery Bewdley yard
10606 Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper 1982 Derby Kidderminster SVR(H) Inter City livery
10696 Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper 1983 Derby Bewdley SVR(H) Inter City livery Bewdley yard
10713 Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper 1983 Derby Kidderminster SVR(H) BR Blue livery Kidderminster Diesel Depot by Turntable
16169 Composite Corridor 1961 Derby Kidderminster SVR(H) BR maroon Stored in Carriage Shed
16202 Composite Corridor 1961 Derby In service SVR(H) BR Crimson & Cream
16267 Composite Corridor 1963 Derby In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Crimson & Cream Last CK built by BR
21254 Brake Composite Corridor 1963 Derby In service The Erlestoke Manor Fund BR Maroon
24839 Corridor Second 1955 Derby Bridgnorth SVR(H) Green Used for staff accommodation
24845 Corridor Second 1955 Derby Bridgnorth SVR(H) Green Used for staff accommodation
25346 Corridor Second 1957 Wolverton In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Maroon
25498 Corridor Second 1958 York In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Crimson & Cream
25594 Corridor Second 1958 Wolverton Bridgnorth SVR(H) Green Used for staff accommodation
25686 Corridor Second 1958 Wolverton Bridgnorth SVR(H) Green Used for staff accommodation
25771 Corridor Second 1961 Derby Kidderminster The 75069 Fund BR maroon (including ends) In service in Set N, replacing the Gresley Carriage under overhaul.
34562 Brake Corridor Second 1955 Wolverton In service The 75069 Fund BR Crimson & Cream
34606 Brake Corridor Second 1955 Gloucester Kidderminster SVR(H) Royal Mail Maroon Numbered DB 975481. Used at Kidderminster in conjunction with Santa services during December.
34754 Brake Corridor Second 1955 Wolverton Engineers The SVR Permanent Way Fund BR Maroon Now used as Engineers Mess and Tool Van, numbered 975128
35219 Brake Corridor Second 1958 Wolverton In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Maroon
80222 Courier Van 1962 Wolverton Kidderminster The Class 50 Alliance Stored at Kidderminster. Originally No 35315 (BSK)
80300 Post Office Sorting Van 1959 Wolverton The Engine House SVR(H) Royal Mail Maroon First of type built
80328 Post Office Sorting Van 1969 York Kidderminster SVR(H) Royal Mail Maroon Stored in Kidderminster Carriage Shed, used as Santa's Grotto at Arley during December
80329 Post Office Sorting Van 1969 York Kidderminster SVR(H) Royal Mail Maroon Stored in Kidderminster Carriage Shed, used as Santa's Grotto at Arley during December
80776 Brake Gangwayed 1956 BRCW In service The SVR Charitable Trust BR Crimson & Cream Converted to passenger usage for disabled passengers. To be further adapted as wheelchair dining car for use on the Severn Valley Limited dining set.
81013 Brake Gangwayed 1956 York Kidderminster SVR(H) BR Maroon Stored in Kidderminster Carriage Shed, used as Santa's Grotto at Arley during December
86105 General Utility Van 1958 Pressed Steel Bewdley The Erlestoke Manor Fund BR Maroon EMF sales coach
94157 General Utility Van 1958 St Rollox Bridgnorth Earlier number 86523
94200 General Utility Van 1958 Pressed Steel Bridgnorth Earlier number 86207
95194 General Utility Van 1958 Pressed Steel Kidderminster Blue Earlier number 86192

The carriage sets

The individual carriages used to make up any set can vary from day to day depending on availability and operational requirements. The following can be regarded as a typical composition for the 2016 season. All sets listed in order starting with the carriage nearest Kidderminster.

Set C

British Railways Crimson & Cream

  • BR 25498 Second Corridor
  • BR 25771 Second Corridor
  • BR 4545 Tourist Second Open
  • BR 1853 Restaurant Mini Buffet
  • BR 80776 Brake Third Unclassified (Modified for disabled access)
  • BR 34562 Brake Second Corridor
  • BR 16202 Composite Corridor
  • BR 4509 Tourist Second Open

Recent configurations used are:

  • Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 34562, 25498, 4545, 1853, 80776, 16202, 4345, 4509[3]
  • 7 March 2015 (6 carriages intermediate FE): 4545, 1853, 9220, 16202, 4345, 4509
  • 15 March 2015 (8 carriages AS1): 80969 (GWR), 25458, 4545, 1853, 80776, 16202, 4345, 4509

Set M

British Rail Maroon

  • BR 35219 Brake Corridor Second
  • BR 3083 Experimental Open
  • BR 16267 Composite Corridor (BR Crimson & Cream)
  • BR 1855 Restaurant Mini Buffet
  • BR 4690 Tourist Second Open
  • BR 21254 Brake Second Composite
  • BR 25346 Second Corridor
  • BR 4593 Tourist Second Open

The 8 carriages above have seen regular use in Set M in 2015, although in varying configurations such as:

  • Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 25346, 16267, 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593, 21254
  • 15 March 2015 (8 carriages): 21254, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 25346, 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593
  • 16 May 2015 (8 carriages): 21254, 25346, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593
  • 25 May 2015 (8 carriages): 25346, 16267 (BR Crimson & cream), 1855, 4690, 35219, 4550, 4593, 21254

Set L

LMS Maroon

  • LMS 26986 Brake Third Corridor
  • LMS 24617 Composite Corridor
  • LMS 12992 Third Corridor
  • LMS 149 Restaurant Mini Buffet
  • LMS 26880 Brake Third Corridor
  • LMS 2300 Third Corridor
  • LMS 27270 Third Open
  • LMS 27220 Third Open

Recent configurations used are:

  • 2014 Autumn Gala (9 carriages): 26986, 27218, 24617, 12992, 149, 26880, 2300, 27270, 27220[3]
  • 16 May 2015 (8 carriages): 26986, 24617, 12992, 149, 26880, 2300, 27270, 27220

Set N

LNER Teak

  • LNER 43612 Third Open
  • LNER 643 Restaurant Mini Buffet
  • LNER 24068 Brake Composite Corridor
  • LNER 24105 Third Open
  • LNER 43600 Third Open
  • LNER 2701 Composite Corridor

Following the withdrawal of 52255, the 6-coach configuration above has formed the basis of Set N in 2015. From time to time this is supplemented with a non-LNER coach, normally BR 3083. For the Pacific Power event in September 2016, a 9 coach teak set was put together, the first time such a set has been put together since the 2 May 1964[4] - by this point, the coaches had been painted in BR maroon, and it is thought the last time a 9 coach set in varnished teak livery was seen was in the early 1950s. Recent configurations used are:

  • 24 September 2016 (9 carriages): 43600, 43612, 52255, 24105, 24506, 643, 24068, 2701, 7960,

Set GW2

Great Western Chocolate & Cream

  • GWR 1086 Third Corridor
  • GWR 829 Third Corridor
  • GWR 1116 Third Corridor
  • BR 1856 Restaurant Mini Buffet
  • GWR 6913 Brake Composite
  • GWR 5883 Brake Third Corridor
  • GWR 1146 Third Corridor
  • GWR 7284 Composite Corridor

GWR 6562 is also used for strengthening purposes. Recent configurations used are:

  • Winter 2014/2015 (8 carriages): 1146, 1116, 9103, 1856, 5883, 829, 1086, 7284. [3]

Set S

Great Western Chocolate & Cream

  • GWR 9369 Nondescript Saloon
  • GWR 3930 Third Corridor
  • GWR 9055 Nondescript Saloon
  • GWR 6913 Brake Composite Corridor [3]

A configuration used on 18 June 2017 (dining train plus passenger accomodation) was:

Set VV

  • BR 3103 First Open
  • BR 1682 Kitchen Car

When the Severn Valley Venturer diner is in use, the two carriages above are added to the first Sunday departure from Bridgnorth, occasionally replacing other carriages in the set when necessary. For example, on 17 May 2015, 3103 and 1682 replaced 26986 in Set L above.
In 2014, LMS 7511 was also used instead of BR 3103.

Set Toplights

  • GWR 9055 Nondescript Saloon
  • GWR 3930 Corridor Third
  • GWR 9369 Nondescript Saloon

This configuration was used in the Spring Steam Gala in March 2015.

See also

List of rolling stock
Belmond Northern Belle

References

  1. ↑ www.bloodandcustard.com states that Crimson and Cream rather than Carmine and Cream was the description used by BR
  2. ↑ Noticeboard Issue February 2017
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Severn Valley Railway News, Issue 188, Winter 2014
  4. ↑ SVRA Forum
Carriages on the SVR
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