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{{Infobox carriage|image = GWR_2426_20150307.jpg|caption = GWR Toplight Full Third 2426 at Hampton Loade in 2015|construc = GWR Swindon|status = Stored awaiting overhaul|carno = 2426|othernos = W9918W|designed = Churchward|diagram = C30|lot = 1167|cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type TK|TK]]|length = 56ft 0in|weight = 27t 5cwt|built = 1910|seats = 64 third|years1 = 1952|events1 = Withdrawn from passenger service|years2 = 1972|events2 = Entered preservation on SVR|years3 = |events3 = |years4 = |events4 = |years5 = |events5 = |years6 = |events6 = }}[[File:GWR_2426_20150307GWR2426-03032018.jpg |thumb|300px|right| Bodyside frame components for GWR Toplight Full Third 9581 Wheelchair accessible Buffet Car being trial assembled inside 2426in March 2018]]'''GWR Toplight Full Third 2426 ''' was designed by G.J. Churchward and built in 1910 at Swindon. Originally is the oldest bogie coach would have seated 64 passengerson the SVR. It was converted to a camping coach in 1957, and renumbered W9918Wis mounted on 8 foot American bogies.

==2426 in service==2426 was purchased built at Swindon in 1972 for volunteer dormitory accommodation, 1910 as part of Lot 1167 to Diagram C30. Originally the coach seated 64 passengers in eight compartments and is still used for that purpose included a toilet at Hampton Loadeeach end. It is the oldest bogie coach on the SVREight doors per side were included, located in and is now owned by opposite each compartment.<ref>[[Great Western Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (SVR2013) Assoc]] p.40.</ref> It was used on passenger services until May 1952.<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org. | The Great Western uk/stock_list.html GW(SVR) AssociationA stock list]]. The Association's long term aim is to restore it to its original condition.(Retrieved 1 June 2021)</ref>

In 1952 it was converted to a camping coach and renumbered W9918W.<ref>Longworth and GW(SVR)A state it was renumbered in May 1952; SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition quotes 1957</ref> Four of the compartments became sleeping accommodation, while other compartments were removed to create kitchen and living areas. Many of these camping coaches were removed in the 1960s, and 2426 was then used by the BR(W) Signal and Telegraph department, before being withdrawn in the early 1970s and placed in store at Swindon. <gallery>File:GWR2426Condemned.jpg | 2426 shortly after its arrival on the SVR in condemned condition.</gallery> ==Sources2426 in preservation==2426 was purchased by SVR(H) in 1972 for use as volunteer dormitory accommodation. It was initially used for that purpose at [[Bridgnorth]] before moving to [[Hampton Loade]] in 1988, where it continued in that role until mid-2016. 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 of 2426 has been transferred to [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | The Great Western (SVR) Association]]. In March 2017 2426 spent a few weeks in the siding on [[Sandbourne Viaduct]] at [[Bewdley]] before moving into [[Bewdley Down Yard]] for conservation work including frame and window repairs. For a few years it will become the [[The LNER Carriage Group|LNER Carriage Group's]] workshop, replacing [[GWR 9581 Wheelchair accessible Buffet Car]] (formerly 5043 Full Third). The Association's long-term aim, after [[GWR 4786 Full Third]], is to restore it to its original condition and to this end parts are being made and drawings are slowly being found to aid restoration. Work carried out in early 2019 included making new coving for the corridor and both the new distant switch and regulator cupboard<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter, Summer 2019</ref>. ==See also==*[[Carriages| List of carriages]] ==References==<references/>*Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey<br>*SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition<br>*Great Western (SVR) Association web site*Great Western (SVR) Associationinformation notice on 2426 while at Hampton Loade

*[http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrustrhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1152 1856 139 2426 on vintagecarriagestrust.orgRailway Heritage Register On-Line]<br>*[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/2426.html 2426 on gw-svr-a.org.uk]