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GWR 7819 Hinton Manor

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SVRA raffle
7819 arrived at the SVR from [[Barry Scrapyard]] in 1973, having been bought through the Hinton Manor Fund, with SVR Company help.
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 In spring 1977 a [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|raffle organised by the SVRA Wolverhampton Branch]] was held to raise funds to buy fittings and restore the tender.<ref>SVR News 45</ref> Restoration was completed in the late summer of 1977, and 7819 was a prolific performer in the years that followed both on the SVR and the main line. The latter included the GW150 celebrations in 1985, when 7819 travelled to Plymouth, Swindon, Avonmouth and Newport, and also the 1987 Cambrian Cardigan Bay Express special service steam services between Machynlleth and Pwllheli where 7819 became the first steam locomotive in more than 20 years to haul a passenger service on this section of the Cambrian Coast Line. A full list of main line appearances is given below.
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