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===2017 overhaul===
A major overhaul commenced on 3 January 2017 and is expected to take 8 months. Roof board refastening has meant a complete strip-down followed by rebuilding with new canvass (fitted 4/7/17July 2017), rainstrips and tacking covers. Also completed is the obligatory window re-sealing with new retaining beading and fresh sealent. A section of frame was found to be rotten due to a leaking window seal and this, together with some panels have been repaired. The old varnish was removed, the woodwork restored to its original colour, sanded, linseed oiled and varnished; lining and signwriting were underway in July{{As of|2017|07|lc=y}}. Internally the lighting has been improved with LED bulbs and reproduction LNER wall lamps whilst the Rexine was either cleaned or where necessary, replaced. The rather tired tables recieved a re-varnish and were covered in linoleum in lieu of the old Rexine. New seat frames and ends have been constructed, and the seats and backs re-covered in reproduction LNER fawn patterned moquette to bring it up to standard. The toilet is to be remodeled to improve its ambiance, increase available space, and simplify the plumbing.
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Replacement_seat_frames_and_ends_Feb_17.jpg|Replacement seat ends and frames 2017
Wheelchair_open_3rd_24105_in_Works.jpg|24105 in Kidderminster C&W Works 7/3/March 2017. Photo W Parker
4236_Dave_Massey.jpg|LNER BGP 4236, SVR resident from 1975 to 1982 was swapped for 24105. Photo D Massey
24105_April_17_frame_repair.jpg|A section of water damaged frame being repaired 11/4/17April 2017. Photo R Hill.
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==References==
Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey<br>.
LNER (SVR) Coach Fund