Changes

In late 2014 2701 received an overhaul and revarnish at Kidderminster Carriage works, being released to traffic in time for the start of the 2015 season. Early in 2016, and following the appearance on the market of a suitable product, about half the lamp bulbs were replaced with LEDs to improve lighting levels and reduce power consumption. The remainder will follow once funds have been raised.

In March Early in 2016 , a principal supplier of 24 Volt LED lamp bulbs introduced a 40 Watt equivalent "golf ball" style bulb, the installation of which would improve lighting levels and reduce power consumption. A public appeal raised sufficient money to replace all of the lamp bulbs in the LNERcarriages of set N. The electrician reports that since the replacement, Set N has required very little top up charging from battery chargers as the dynamos are now able to supply sufficient current to charge the batteries (SVRas they should) Coach Fund donated 2701 to the SVR Charitable Trust.

In March 2016 the LNER(SVR) Coach Fund donated 2701 to the SVR Charitable Trust for long term safekeeping. ==Sources==,