Trustworthy, administrator
6,628
edits
Changes
In use 2019
80776 arrived on the SVR on 25 November 1986 from Bristol.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> It was heavily rebuilt with components from Open Seconds and Corridor Seconds to achieve a conversion to a passenger carrying vehicle for up to 16 wheelchair users. Seating is provided for 15 accompanying passengers, and a disabled access WC is included. 80776 won the Association of Railway Preservation Societies' “Coach of the Year” award upon completion in 1995.
80776 was used in the BR Crimson & Cream running set, and until 2016 was owned by the [[SVR Wolverhampton Branch]]. However in that year it was sold to the [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd| SVR Charitable Trust]] for safekeeping and further conversion to a "Wheelchair Diner" providing much needed access to the SVR's Dining Services. Work started in April 2018.<ref>SVR News 203</ref> By May It was used in 2019 it was awaiting testing.[[Christmas services]]<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/photos/a.216795638398146/2361425500601805/?type=3&theater SVR Facebook 2 May 2019]News 210</ref>.
==See also==
*[[Carriages#BR Designed Coaches | List of carriages]]
*[[Awards]]
==References==
