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|image = GWR C77 TK 1086 at BridgnorthGWR_1086_20200912.jpg|caption = GWR 1086 Full Third, 2020 (corridor side)

|years2 = 1973|events2 = Entered service

}}'''GWR Corridor Third (TK) 1086 ''' is one of four 1938-built Collett Corridor Third (TK) such coaches on the SVR, along together with [[GWR 1087 Full Third |1087]], [[GWR 1116 Full Third |1116]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. By the time they were built in 1938, CME Charles Collett had introduced more modern designs to succeed the 'bow-ended' stock. These included large picture windows to replace the external door to every compartment, with access to the coach being via vestibules at each end. Following a GWR policy decision in late 1937, the 1938 design was built to a more restricted loading gauge as used by the LNER and LMS, such vehicles being identified by a yellow disc on the body ends. The 1938 design also reintroduced two extra entry doors on the corridor side.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Harris (1966)]] p. 104.</ref> These particular coaches have 8 compartments each seating 8 passengers, plus a toilet at each end of the coach.

They The four carriages were built at Swindon to Diagram C77 Lot 1593 and were classed as 'Excursion Stock', the GWR emphasising that such stock was for excursion and party hire traffic only and capable of having a meal with 1086 entering service to every seatin March 1938.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Harris Longworth (19662018)]] ppp.100,15455.</ref>

After 1086 continued in passenger service, 1086 was renumbered 079154 in the BR Western region until April 1965<ref>, when it withdrawn and transferred into [[BibliographyCarriage and Wagon numbering#Other ReferencesInternal User vehicles|Longworth (2018)Internal User stock]] p.172.</ref> and also 99234<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref>. The former Internal User as number signified Coaching stock within the Western Region that did not normally move or had its movements confined to a particular depot or yard079154. The latter number signifying hauled non-passenger carrying use; all four of the SVR TKs It then formed part of the GWR's 9-coach '''Swindon GWR test train ''' which was used for load testing of diesel locomotives, the full list of coaches being: {| class="wikitable"|IU Number || BR(W) Number || Coach type || Current status|-|079151 || W7362W || Brake Corridor Composite, Diagram E159 || Preserved Dean Forest Railway<ref>[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=230 RHR Online, 7362]</ref>|-|079152 || W536W || Corridor Third, Diagram C77 || Preserved at Didcot <ref>[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=73 RHR Online, 536]</ref>|-|079153 || W1146W || Corridor Third, Diagram C77 || Preserved SVR|-|079154 || W1086W || Corridor Third, Diagram C77 || Preserved SVR|-|079155 || W7313W || Corridor Composite, Diagram E158 || Preserved at Didcot <ref>[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=229 RHR Online, 7313]</ref>|- |079156 || W7284W || Corridor Composite, Diagram E162 || Preserved SVR|-|079157 || W1116W || Corridor Third, Diagram C77 || Preserved SVR|-|079158 || W1087W || Corridor Third, Diagram C77 || Preserved SVR|-|079159 || W1111W || Corridor Third, Diagram C77 || Preserved at Didcot<ref>[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=100 RHR Online, 1111]</ref>|}.

The entire 9-coach test Early in 1969, BR decided to dispose of the Swindon Test Train. [[Great Western (SVR) Association|GW(SVR)A]] member David Rouse negotiated the purchase of the complete train was sold into for preservation in 1969, with four of the four coaches being bought for acquired by the GWS at Didcot.<ref>SVR. All four Full Thirds were restored between 1970 and 1973, and saw service on [[News 157</ref> The Severn Valley Railway other five coaches arrived on the main line#SVR Carriages used on 19 December 1969, those being<ref>SVR Stock Book Third Edition</ref>:*1086, purchased by MJ Wilkinson<ref group="note"> After 1974, the main line owners in subsequent Stock Books were recorded as DW and PR Massey</ref>*[[GWR 1087 Full Third | 1087]], purchased by the GW(SVR excursions on )A<ref group="note">Known as the GWR Coach Fund at the main linetime of purchase.</ref>*[[GWR 1116 Full Third |1116]] as well as on , purchased by AJ Turley*[[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]], purchased by the SVR itself. [[The coach was also used in Carlton's 'GWR 813 Preservation Fund]]*[[Goodnight Mister TomGWR 7284 Composite|Corridor Composite 7284]]' programme in 1998 along with two other Great western coaches ., purchased by PL Waite

Two of the five received minimal attention before entering service. 1087 is and 7284 were first to be fully restored, entering service by mid-1971.<ref>SVR News 20</ref> Attention then turned to 1086 which was mainly completed during 1972 before entering service in 1973.<ref>SVR News 22, 25</ref>  By 1974 all five had been fully restored and saw service on [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Carriages used on the main line | SVR excursions on the main line]] in the mid to late 1970s,<ref>SVR News 41</ref> (for which 1086 received [[TOPS codes|TOPS Code]] 99234), as well as on the SVR itself.  By early 1985, after some 12 years in service, 1086 was reported as being in reasonable running condition but 'looking terrible'.<ref>SVR News 75</ref> It was withdrawn from service later that year for a repaint, however examination revealed that a more comprehensive overhaul was required. Bodywork repairs were undertaken in Bewdley yard with several visits to the paint shop, while the interior was also stripped and is normally re-varnished. With repairs complete, 1086 was finished in 1938 livery and re-entered traffic in time for the 1988 Christmas services.<ref>SVR News 86-88, 90, 92</ref> 1086 was used in Carlton's made-for-TV movie '[[Goodnight Mister Tom]]' in 1998 along with two other Great western coaches. In 2001 work began on improving the appearance of the [[Carriages#The carriage sets|GW2 set GW]]which had become the source of negative comment. At the time 1086 was considered in the best condition of the set, but it nevertheless received an overhaul and repaint at Bewdley which was completed in July 2002.<ref>SVR News 142</ref> It continued in service, although not seeing intensive use, with a further repaint taking place at [[Bridgnorth MPD]] in 2018.<ref>SVR News 203</ref>  <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left">GWR C77 TK 1086 at Bridgnorth.jpg|1086 in 2013, seen from the compartment side.</gallery> During 2021 underwent a 'routine overhaul' at Kidderminster. It transpired that at some time after the 2002 overhaul, the lavatory taps had been removed and never replaced, with the lavatories being locked out of use. A full redecoration including new wall panels was required due to water leaking from joints in the roof going undetected for some years.<ref>SVR News 215</ref> 1086 is in service and is normally used in the GW2 set. It is finished in GWR 1934-42 livery featuring the ‘shirt'shirt-button’ button' roundel, and is owned by a [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | Great Western (SVR) Association]] member<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/stock_list.html The Great Western (SVR) Association stock list] (Retrieved 10 October 20194 September 2023)</ref>.