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2426 was purchased by SVR(H) in 1972 for use as volunteer dormitory accommodation. It was initially used for that purpose at [[Bridgnorth]] before moving to [[Hampton Loade]] in 1988, where it continued in that role until mid-2016. It was then moved into storage at [[Kidderminster]] pending overhaul, with its place at Hampton Loade being taken temporarily by [[GWR 55 Riding/Dormitory Van | GWR Riding Van 55]] until fitting out of volunteer accommodation in the station building was completed.
Ownership of 2426 has been transferred to [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | The Great Western (SVR) Association]]. In March 2017 2426 spent a few weeks in the siding on [[Sandbourne Viaduct]] at [[Bewdley]] before moving into [[Bewdley Down Yard]] for conservation work including frame and window repairs. For a few years it will become the [[The LNER Carriage Group|LNER Carriage Group's]] workshop, replacing [[GWR 9581 Wheelchair accessible Buffet Car]] (formerly 5043 Full Third)while the Association restores [[GWR 4786 Full Third]]. The Association's long-term aim, after [[GWR 4786 Full Third]], is to restore it to its original condition and to this end parts are being made and drawings are slowly being found to aid restoration. In March 2017 2426 spent a few weeks in the siding on [[Sandbourne Viaduct]] at [[Bewdley]] before moving into [[Bewdley Down Yard]] for conservation work including frame, body panel and window repairs for which occasional updates are issued on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802133566694120 GW(SVR)A Facebook page]. Work carried out in early 2019 included making new coving for the corridor and both the new distant switch and regulator cupboard.<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter, Summer 2019</ref> Summer 2021 saw only one upper panel remaining to be bedded in mastic<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802133566694120 Price, G. J., GW(SVR)A Facebook post, 17 June 2021] (Retrieved 10 August 2021)</ref>.
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