Changes

Following the death of long-time owner Pete Simpson, agreement was reached in 2021 with the administrators of his estate for the van to be acquired by the [[Great Western (SVR) Association]].<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Winter 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes.</ref> Subsequently, new larch cladding was installed at the "officer's end."<ref>GW(SVR)A Facebook post 4 November 2022</ref> By 2023 work had commenced on repairs to the frame on the south end of the town side.<ref>GW(SVR)A Facebook post 5 May 2023</ref>  The Association has been sorting then sorted through the bequeathed material and tools left by Petetool, much of which can be utilised by the Associationthey could utilise. Once cleared, it is likely that GWR 89 will be used as From 2022 restoration started to provide a mess van for the Association's mess van, volunteers as [[GWR 98 Full Brake]] having has insufficient space both for that purpose in addition to acting and as a workshop vehicle and store.<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Summer 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes</ref>Updates are issued on the [http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/89-riding-van-restoration.html website] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802133566694120 GW(SVR)A Facebook (private group)] pages.

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