Changes

The vestibule was re-equipped with new veneered plywood sheets and the original corridor and compartment panels removed for restoration. Having never had its interior redecorated in all its years on the SVR, extensive cleaning was also required.<ref name=blfeb23/>  Once watertight, work focused on re-wiring the restored north end of the carriage. Ceiling panels were made, fitted, and painted, along with the restored veneer panels.<ref name=blfeb23/>

The [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd|SVR Charitable Trust]] is funding this stage of the repairs.<ref name=blfeb23/>  The second stage of this project will would involve rebuilding the luggage area into a wheelchair, lavatory and open saloon format.<ref name=bloct21/> Volunteers at Kidderminster have also rebuilt four sets of brass sliding windows, which will to be needed used in this phase of the project.<ref name=blfeb23/> With the remodelling of the compartment-side bodywork completed, 26921 made the journey to Kidderminster in early 2024 to be turned on the [[Kidderminster Turntable|turntable]]. The overhaul is being carried out by Bridgnorth volunteers with funding assistance from the [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd|SVR Charitable Trust]].<ref>Branch Lines, February 2024</ref>