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Although the names 'Diesel Depot' and 'Traction Maintenance Depot' are synonymous and refer to the entire site, the term 'Diesel Depot' is frequently used to refer specifically to the large workshop building opened in 2016.
In July 2018 the depot was given a [[TOPS_codes#TOPS_location_codes | TOPS location code]] - 65942, KI. On Network Rail's open data TRUST timetabling system the TMD is 'Kidderminster Tmd (Svr)', although trains may only be timetabled to 'Kidderminster S.V.R.'.
==Construction==
The area in which the Diesel Depot is situated was formerly the north end of [[Kidderminster mainline station#Goods yard| Kidderminster goods yard's bottom yard]]. Little evidence of the original goods yard remains apart from the former Shunter's Cabin which is still in situ near the entrance to the Depot.
Early plans for a Diesel Depot maintenance building involved re-erecting a building from the former Burton-upon-Trent Diesel Depot, originally bought by The [[Western Locomotive Association]], dismantled and stored at Kidderminster. However it transpired that changes to building regulations would have made the cost greater than if new steelwork was used, and the plans were shelved.<ref name=SVR166>SVR News 166</ref>
During the mid-2000s, plans for a purpose built facility were drawn up at the request of the SVR(H) Board. These were approved and detailed design work was under way when the SVR was hit by the [[2007 Storm Damage|2007 flood damage]]. After a delay while repairs to the railway were made, a revised plan was prepared in 2009 which reduced the amount of contaminated ground that would need to be removed where the facility would be built. Fund raising at the time included the proceeds of the Autumn 2009 [[SVRA]] raffle.<ref name=SVR166/> Members of Wyre Forest District Council’s planning committee approved an application in March 2013 and 2014 saw the site cleared by the groups who had locomotives and parts stored there, vegetation cleared and the track lifted in preparation. Construction of the new restoration and storage building eventually took place during 2015. Principal contractor was C21 Construction Ltd.<ref name=Depotwebsite>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160408012203/http://www.svrdieselshed.co.uk/index.htm SVR Diesel Shed webpage (archived)] (Retrieved 18 July 2018)</ref>. <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left">File:Diesel_Depot_20150503.jpg|Construction in progress in May 2015</gallery>
==Funding==
==Facilities==
This valuable facility contains three roads, with facilities including a pit and an overhead crane allowing the restoration of these complex but useful locomotives to take place. Previously facilities had been in the open air, with volunteers being exposed to the elements. The new depot provides 1,000 square meters of covered space, two locomotive inspection pits, lifting jacks, and a 10 tonne overhead travelling crane.<ref>[http://www.svrdieselshed.co.uk/assets/NBI-H-203_svr_diesel_%20locomotive_maintenance_depot.pdf SVR NBI-H-203] "SVR Diesel Locomotive Maintenance Depot" 22 Dec 2014</ref> The first locomotives entered the Diesel Depot on 30 January 2016. On 20 May 2016 the Chairman of Network Rail unveiled a plaque to celebrate the opening of the Diesel Depot.
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left">
File:KidderminsterDieselDepot D7029 30012016.jpg|[[BR Class 35 D7029|D7029]] was the first locomotive to enter the depot on 30 Jan 2016, breaking through a ceremonial ribbon (Jeff Atkins)
File:KidderminsterDieselDepot D3022 30012016.jpg|[[BR Class 08 D3022|D3022]] in the Diesel Depot on 30 Jan 2016 (Jeff Atkins)
File:Diesel Depot Plaque 20180408.jpg|Plaque marking the opening ceremony on 20 May 2016
File:Diesel_Depot_Name_20151122.jpg|This impressive name board is visible from passing trains
</gallery>
The Depot is also home to a separate mess room facility for diesel group volunteers, as well as one of the railway's [[Mk 3a Convertible Sleeper | sleeping coaches]], which offers overnight accommodation to volunteers.
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Diesel_Depot_Shunters_Cabin_20210526.jpg|The former goods yard Shunters' Cabin now used by diesel group volunteers
File: BR_10713_20150402.jpg|BR Mk 3a sleeper 10713
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===Subsequent developments===
The Charitable Trust made further grants in 2018 and 2019.
==Award=Gallery=In January 2017 it was announced that the Diesel Depot had won the 2016 Heritage Railway Association award for Modern Traction for its "major contribution to modern traction preservation".<ref>[http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/15004436.Coveted_heritage_railway_industry_award_for_Severn_Valley_Railway__39_s_diesel_depot/?ref=mr&lp=20 Kidderminster Shuttle]</ref> gallery mode=packed heights=Gallery200px style==<gallery"text-align:left">File:Diesel_Depot_20150503.jpg|Construction in progress in May 2015File:Diesel_Depot_Name_20151122.jpg|This impressive name board is visible from passing trains
File:50049engine.jpg|[[BR Class 50 50049 Defiance|50049 Defiance]] having its engine replaced
File:Diesel_Depot_20160716.jpg | Locomotives receiving attention during the July 2016 Peep Behind the Scenes event
File:50007onjacks1.jpg | 50007 being lifted for maintenance, Nov 2017
File:D1015SteveWainwright2.jpg | Engine removed from Western Champion
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==Award==
In January 2017 it was announced that the Diesel Depot had won the 2016 Heritage Railway Association award for Modern Traction for its "major contribution to modern traction preservation".<ref>[http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/15004436.Coveted_heritage_railway_industry_award_for_Severn_Valley_Railway__39_s_diesel_depot/?ref=mr&lp=20 Kidderminster Shuttle]</ref>
==Diesel locomotives visiting the SVR for contract overhauls==
''[[Steam and diesel locomotives visiting the SVR for contract overhauls|See main article]]''
The TMD earns revenue for the SVR by offering the use of its facilities for overhauls, repairs and repainting of visiting mainline and preserved locomotives either as part of arrangements for visiting traction at galas and special events, or separately.
==See also==
*[[Kidderminster | Kidderminster station]]<br>*[[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd]]<br>*[[List of preservation groups| SVR's Diesel Groups]]<br>*[[Awards]]*[[Steam and diesel locomotives visiting the SVR for contract overhauls]]
==References==
