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==Preservation==
Mainly through the efforts of [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.Association|Great Western Rolling Stock Fund]] member David Rouse, the entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969. 7284 and four Full Third (TK) carriages ([[GWR 1086 Full Third|1086]], [[GWR 1087 Full Third|1087]], [[GWR 1116 Full Third|1116]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third|1146]]) were purchased by various Groups and individuals for use the SVR, all arriving from Swindon on 19 December 1969. 7284 itself was privately purchased by Fund member Mr Peter Waite. Restoration was completed at Bewdley in mid-1971.<ref>SVR News 20</ref>
In early 1976 plans were announced for the GWR to prepare a [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Carriages used on the main line | rake of 10 GWR carriages for use on the main line]] including 7284. After the [[Autumn Steam Gala|September Enthusiasts Weekend]] a crash programme of work was undertaken to prepare the coaches. An examination by a BR C&W Inspector produced a long list of items requiring attention to satisfy BR requirements for registration. These included removal and replacement of vacuum cylinders and direct admission valves which were sent to BREL Swindon for overhaul, and the ultrasonic testing of each axle. Other work included replacing brake blocks, repairing gangway connections, renewing dynamo belts and repainting. The work was completed on 7284 and the other carriages in time for the first rail tour on 13 November.<ref>SVR News 42</ref> 7284 was given the [[TOPS codes|TOPS number]] 99236 for use on the main line.
It received a further heavy repair and repaint at Kidderminster carriage works, being completed and returned to service in November 2020. Some of the wooden framework was showing signs of rot and was replaced, knee irons (brackets to support joints and add strength to the body) were repaired or replaced with new, two windows were re-bedded with new bottom frames as the old parts were rotten, and some panels patched or replaced. Roof tanks were attended to. All doors were overhauled and new battery boxes fitted. Worn seats and armrests were reupholstered and the carriage repainted.<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/blarchive Branch Lines June 2020 to January 2021]</ref>
7284 is now owned by the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | The Great Western (SVR) Association]]. It is regularly used in [[Carriages#The carriage sets|set GW]] and is finished in GWR 1934-42 livery featuring the ‘shirt-button’ roundel.
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