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When preservation began, the former Bridgnorth goods shed was initially used as a loco shed although it was very restricted in size. In spring 1972 the [[Guarantee Company|SVR Company]] purchased the ex-B.R. Diesel Depot building at Heaton Mersey, Stockport.<ref>SVR News 23</ref> Later that year a large disused building at Portskewett, near Severn Tunnel Junction, was also identified as a possible loco shed building.<ref>SVR News 31</ref> When the latter building was acquired in 1974, it was planned to begin construction using the Heaton Mersey building, with the Portskewett shed potentially being destined for the [[Stourport Triangle]].<ref>SVR News 33</ref> However when construction of the loco shed began in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 1970-1979#1976 | March 1976]], it was done using parts of the former Portskewett Shed, with the pits being dug the following November and the building completed in April 1977.<ref>SVR News 44</ref> The ex-Heaton Mersey shed was added in 1978 to the rear of the ex-Portskewett Shed, adjacent to the Goods Shed.<ref>SVR News 49</ref>
===Wheel drop===
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===2021 upgrade project===
An upgrade to the loco shed was also carried out in 2009, including 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. However by 2020 the roof was leaking and was thought to have only a two year lifespan. Lighting in the works was also considered inadequate, and there was no fit-for-purpose method of moving heavy items. A capital project 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 project will include:
*A new roof with insulated panels, at least 15% of which will be translucent to maximise daylight.
*State-of-the-art energy efficiency measures including LED lighting giving full illumination throughout the building using less electricity.
*Installing an 8-tonne overhead travelling crane, allowing heavy items to be moved safely and with ease.
In 2021 the [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd]] launched a "Home and Dry appeal" to raise funds for the project which has an estimated cost of around £425,000. The project was the subject of the spring 2021 [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|"Home and Dry" raffle]]<ref>SVR News 212, 213</ref><ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/blmar21 Branch Lines, March 2021]</ref>.
==Machine Shop ==
D2961_20150320.jpg | D2961 outside Bridgnorth boiler shop in March 2015
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==See also==
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==Links==*[https://www.svrtrust.org.uk/home-and-dry Charitable Trust 'Home & Dry Appeal' page] [[Category:SVR fundraising lotteries]] [[Category:Featured articles]]
