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7714 came to the SVR in 1973 following a successful bid by the [[Severn Valley Railway Association | SVRA]] – Kidderminster Branch. A lengthy restoration followed; the locomotive was not first steamed until 1992. The locomotive is now owned by the [[SVR Pannier Tank Fund]], who also own [[GWR Pannier 5764]].
7714 last saw service in August 2009. Following a period on display in [[The Engine House]], an overhaul is now under way at Bridgnorth. It is thought the damage to the right hand half of the cylinder casting occurred during its NCB ownership. By January 2016 the riveting of the boiler barrel has been completed. It is expected that the locomotive will be outshopped during the Autumn of 2016.<ref>[http://forum.svra.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=48772#48772 SVRA Forum], post by 'Black 5 man', dated and accessed 11 Jan 2016</ref> {{As of|2016|0811}} the boiler has passed an out of frames steam test, following which it was fitted to the frames and the locomotive moved from the boiler shop to the main workshop. It is expected that , and the locomotive will be outshopped was painted in BR black at Bridgnorth during the Autumn of October 2016.<ref>[http://forumwww.svrasvrlive.org.ukcom/viewtopiccopy-of-news-140916-1-813-repaint SVR Live 'Ex-GWR 0-6-0PT No.php?p=48772#48772 SVRA Forum7714'], post by 'Black 5 man', dated and accessed 11 Jan 2016</ref>
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