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2426 was purchased by SVR(H) in 1972 for use as volunteer dormitory accommodation, initially at [[Bridgnorth]] and from 1988 to 2016 at [[Hampton Loade]]. It was then moved into storage at [[Kidderminster]] pending overhaul, with its place at Hampton Loade being taken temporarily by [[GWR 55 Riding/Dormitory Van | GWR Riding Van 55]] until fitting out of volunteer accommodation in the station building was completed. Ownership During its use as a dormitory vehicle, ownership was transferred to the [[Great Western (SVR) Association]].

In March 2017 2426 spent a few weeks in the siding on [[Sandbourne Viaduct]] before moving into [[Bewdley Down Yard]] for conservation work including frame, body panel and window repairswork, as it needs substantial structural repair. It became the [[The LNER Carriage Group|LNER Carriage Group's]] workshop, replacing [[GWR 9581 Wheelchair accessible Buffet Car]] (formerly 5043 Full Third) while the Association restored [[GWR 4786 Full Third]].

In October 2022 the Association announced that work on 4786 and 2426 would continue in parallel, initially concentrating on bodywork repairs, the underframe and solebar, scissors gangway and internal doors and fittings. Updates are issued on the [http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/2426-restoration.html website] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802133566694120 GW(SVR)A Facebook(private group)] pages.