Changes

In March 2019 it was outshopped from [[Carriage Repair Works|Kidderminster Carriage Works]] after a light overhaul where work took place on the water tank, pipework and upholstery, together with a repaint. 80969 continues in use as an Observation Car, normally being attached to the end of a rake of carriages for private hire or ‘cream tea’ specials.<ref>SVR Website</ref> It seats up to 23 people and is furnished with armchairs, settees and tables in the two saloons, which are separated by a corridor off which are found a toilet, small kitchen and guard’s office. It is finished in GWR 1942-47 livery, with the coat of arms insignia flanked by 'GREAT' and 'WESTERN'.

Sister vehicle [[GWR 80972 Inspection Saloon]] is also resident on the SVR.