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===GW(SVR)A ownership===
Ownership passed to the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.Association]] in 2014 in a deal that saw the 2857 Society’s spares transferred to [[GWR 143 Tool & Packing Van]], allowing the [[The LNER Carriage Group|LNER Carriage Group]], who are based in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] to use 5043 to use it as a workshop and stores.<ref>2857 Society newsletter issue 82</ref> Shortly after taking ownership the GW(SVR)A announced its long term aspiration to convert this vehicle to a replica of a GWR Composite Diner to Diagram H33. The SVR, however, requires good quality wheelchair accessible accommodation (and a GWR design Buffet Car) for [[Carriages#The carriage sets|set GW]] and the H33 design is eminently adaptable for this purpose.
===SVR(H) ownership and conversion to GWR 9581===
Initial work involved sourcing fittings, undertaking a condition survey, obtaining costings, cleaning and painting the underframe and ordering a kit of bodyside frame components.<ref>[http://www.lnersvrcoachfund.org.uk/gwr5043.html LNER Carriage Group] (Retrieved 2 January 2018)</ref> Work commenced in earnest following a shunt on 7 November 2017 which moved 5043 into position for restoration to commence.
In November 2018 it was agreed that with the rebuild more than 50% complete, the coach would subsequently be referred to by its new number 9581.<ref>[http://www.lnersvrcoachfund.org.uk/gwr-progress-2019.html LNER Carriage Group]</ref> {{As of|2020}} work continues on the bodywork, framing and windows, with the LNER Carriage Group supplemented from time-to-time by further volunteers from [[The 2857 Society]] and the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.Association]].<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/collett-5043 SVRLive news page]</ref>
Updates are on [http://www.lnersvrcoachfund.org.uk//gwr-progress-2019.html this webpage].
