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When the train was disbanded, the coaches were put up for tender. The [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] bid for both 9653 and 9654, but were thwarted by the NRM who claimed both for the National Collection.<ref name=SVR157/> However the Association successfully negotiated with the NRM for the pair to come to the SVR on loan; both arrived on the SVR from York on 18 August 1981. After arrival both coaches were restored and saw regular use on dining trains.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref>
An agreement was reached in spring 2007 whereby 9654 was gifted to the [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]].<ref name=SVR157/> A stop-start overhaul commenced in 2010 due to economic considerations.<ref>SVR News 200> By 2015, 9654 was stored awaiting recommenced overhaul, having received a coating of blue protective paint (pictured below). In 2017 it underwent an overhaul was at [[Bewdley ]] for work including repainting and the fitment of the correct pattern of luggage racks, with outstanding works including lavatories and seating. It is now owned by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]].
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