In 2009 an upgrade to the loco shed included the installation of roller shutter doors, side windows to improve lighting, and the provision of an enclosed paint shop within the ex-Heaton Mersey building. A capital project for a new roof, lighting and overhead crane planned for 2020-2021 was initially put on hold due to the effects of the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]].<ref>SVR(H) annual report and financial statements for the period ended 5 January 2020</ref> The [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd]] intend to raise £80,000 during 2021, with a start to be made that summer. The project was the subject of the spring 2021 [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|"Home and Dry" raffle]]<ref>SVR News 212, 213</ref>.
The small brick building to the left of the shed in the main picture above pre-dates preservation and is used an oil store.
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