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In October __TOC__In 2004 this the SVR agreed to host the Railcar Convention, an annual event was heldwhich takes place at different heritage railways around the country. The event coincided with the 50th anniversary of the introduction of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) by BR in 1954, resulting in the decision to stage a special celebration, 'Railcar 50'.<ref>SVR News 148</ref> A total of sixteen railcars took part of which twelve were working; the four non-runners being stabled as static exhibits in Platform 3 of Bewdley station. The evening of Thursday 14 October saw a 9-car formation in operation, at that time the longest DMU working in preservation. The next three days saw the DMUs in passenger service, together with steam services on the weekend. Saturday evening featured a 12-car formation to Bridgnorth, surpassing the record set two days earlier.<ref name = SVR149>SVR News 149</ref> The gala is believed to be the greatest collection of first generation DMUs operating together at any one time in preservation.<ref>[http://www.brcw.co.uk/railcar-50/4535686769 Birmingham Railcar Workgroup]</ref>

This A pre-application to the Heritage Lottery Fund was only possible due made the year before, which suggested that they would be willing to provide funding support. An application was submitted in January 2004, and in late June the HLF confirmed the award of a grant of £49,100. This generous funding from played a major role in the Heritage Lottery Fundsuccessful outcome of the event.<ref name = SVR149/><ref>[http://preserved.railcar.co.uk/51213.html Preserved Railcar website]</ref>

*[[Diesel Locomotives visiting the SVR for galas#2004|Diesel Locomotives visiting the SVR for galas]]*[[Class 108 DMU]]

*[https://www.preserved-diesels.co.uk/events/svr_railcar50_index.htm Preserved Diesels website]