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|image = GWR_Class_5700_No_7714_(8062211853)7714_20170326.jpg|caption = 7714 at near BewdleyTunnel (March 2017)

|rating = GWR: C, BR(W): 4F|axleload = GWR: Blue (Yellow from 1950)|status = Under overhaulIn Service

|power = 22,515 lb|pressure = 200 lb/sq in}}7714 is a GWR Collett 5700 class 0-6-0PT ‘pannier tank’, one of two examples on the SVR (the other being [[GWR Pannier 5764 | 5764]]).The 5700 class was the most numerous class of engine designed and built by the Great Western Railway; more than 860 were built between 1929 and 1950. Pannier tanks could be found at work all over the former GWR system and although designed primarily for shunting duties, they were regularly used on local freight and passenger workings. British Railways Western Region 'BR(W)' rated the class as 4F,<ref>[http://www.michaelclemensrailways.co.uk/?atk=559 Midlands Division (Ex WR) & Gloucester District - Locomotive Route Availability (Branch Lines)- June 1963] Retrieved 7 January 2017</ref> although elsewhere the class was rated 3F.<ref>Classic British Steam Locomotives (ISBN 1-86147-138-6), Wikipedia etc</ref> 

The GWR 5700 class 0batch from 7700-67724 were built in 1930 by Kerr Stuart & Co. of Stoke with vacuum brakes and steam heating, and fitted with riveted tanks and polished brass safety valve covers. The visible rivets on the water tanks are a sign of its non-0PT ‘pannier tank’ Swindon origin. 7714 was the largest class works no 4449 of engine designed 1930 and built by entered service at Tyseley the Great Western Railway; more than 860 were built between 1929 and 1950same year. ATC was added a few years after delivery. Pannier tanks could be found It worked at work all over various sheds until withdrawn by BR in January 1959, having run an estimated 520,259 miles in service.<ref name =StockBook">SVR Stock Book 9th edition</ref> 7714 was sold to the former GWR system and although designed primarily National Coal Board for shunting dutiesuse at their Penallta Colliery near Rhymney in South Wales, they were regularly moving the following July. Initially used daily, the long wheelbase proved unsuitable for the tight curves in the track there so it mostly acted as a spare engine.<ref name =StockBook" /> ==7714 in preservation==7714 came to the SVR on local freight and passenger workings29 March 1973 following a successful bid by the [[Severn Valley Railway Association | SVRA]] Kidderminster Branch's [[SVR Pannier Tank Fund|Pannier Tank Fund]] which had already acquired 5764 (L95) two years earlier. The class was rated 4F by British Railways<gallery mode=packed heights=150px style="text-align:left">File:S3609_7714_David_Cooke.jpg | 7714 after arrival from Penallta Colliery in 1973 (David Cooke)</gallery>

7714 As with other ex-NCB locomotives it was built in a very worn condition. After the boiler was lifted from the frames at Bridgnorth, both were transported to Bewdley. A lengthy restoration then followed, although little work took place until late 1977 while the Fund concentrated its efforts on paying off loans.<ref>SVR News 46, ''The Saga of the Pannier Tanks'', John Hill</ref> In 1979 an [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|SVRA raffle]] was held to raise funds for the restoration.<ref>SVR News 52</ref> In spring 1985 another [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|SVRA raffle]] was held to raise funds for contract work on the GWR by Kerr Stuart & Comotion and the boiler. A total of Stokearound £5, Works No 4449 of 1930600 nett was raised in this raffle. It entered service at Tyseley the same year<ref>SVR News 75, and worked until withdrawn 77</ref> In Spring 1989 “The Final Frontier” [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries| raffle organised by BR in 1959the SVRA Kidderminster Branch]] was held to raise money for the boiler, having run an estimated 520realising just over £6,259 miles in service000 after expenses.<ref>SVR News 91, 93</ref>

7714 The locomotive was sold to the National Coal Board for use at their Penallta Colliery near Rhymney first steamed in South Wales. Initially 1992 and then regularly used daily, on winter services; it also saw service at the long wheelbase proved unsuitable for South Devon Railway in 1995 and the tight curves East Somerset Railway in the track there so it mostly acted as a spare engine1996.<ref name =StockBook" />

In mid-1999 the locomotive was repainted into GWR green livery. Shortly afterwards it suffered an issue with the driving stub-axle working loose. This was sent away for repair at the British Steel workshops near Redcar. The repair was successful with the axle reinstalled by the winter. Around this time the boiler also received an overhaul at Crewe Heritage Centre, with a return to service in summer 2000.<ref>SVR News 130-133</ref> <gallery mode=packed heights=7714 in preservation=150px style="text-align:left">File:GWR_Class_5700_No_7714_(8062211853).jpg| 7714 came at Bewdley (Aug 2008)</gallery> In Spring 2006 an [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|SVRA raffle]] was held to help raise funds for a new crank axle, further movement of the crank since the earlier repair having led to restrictions in train loadings. The raffle raised around £12,000 net of costs etc.<ref>SVR News 153, 155</ref> After working in 1973 following each of the years 1992 to 2009, 7714 was withdrawn from service in August 2009 with a boiler issue.<ref>SVR News 167</ref> The locomotive then spent a successful bid by period on display in [[The Engine House]], before being moved to Bridgnorth in April 2012 for overhaul.<ref>SVR News 179</ref> It is thought the damage to the right hand half of the cylinder casting occurred during its NCB ownership. In 2014 a second [[Severn Valley Railway Association :Category:SVR fundraising lotteries| SVRAraffle]] – Kidderminster Branch. A lengthy restoration followed; 'The Prized Pannier' raised around £20,000 gross towards the locomotive was not first steamed until 1992overhaul costs. <ref>SVR News 189</ref> The locomotive is now owned riveting of the boiler barrel had been completed by January 2016, with the boiler passing its out of frames steam test in August 2016.<ref>[[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=508&start=150 SVR Pannier Tank Fund]Forum]</ref> The locomotive was painted in BR black at Bridgnorth during October 2016, who also own [<ref>[http://www.svrlive.com/copy-of-news-140916-1-813-repaint SVR Live 'Ex-GWR Pannier 5764]0-6-0PT No. 7714']</ref> with the overhaul being completed in November 2016.<ref Name = "MtL">SVR Meet the Locomotives page</ref>

During 2019, 7714 last saw service in August 2009. Following a period on display in [[The Engine House]]recorded 9,254 miles, an overhaul is now under way at Bridgnorth. It is thought the damage to highest mileage of any of the right hand half of fleet in the cylinder casting occurred during its NCB ownershipyear. By January 2016 At the riveting end of that year, 7714 had recorded a total of 85,063 miles in preservation on the boiler barrel has been completedSVR. It is expected that the locomotive will be outshopped during the Autumn of 2016The reported total may include mileage on hire to other railways.<ref>[http://forum.svra.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=48772#48772 SVRA Forum]SVR News 210, post by 'Black 5 man'SVR-based Steam Locomotive Mileage 2017-2019, dated and accessed 11 Jan 2016Duncan Ballard</ref> {{As of|2016|11}} the boiler has passed an out of frames steam test, following which it was fitted to the frames and the The locomotive moved from is now owned by the boiler shop to the main workshop[[SVR Pannier Tank Fund]], and the locomotive was painted in BR black at Bridgnorth during October 2016.<ref>who also own [[http://www.svrlive.com/copy-of-news-140916-1-813-repaint SVR Live 'Ex-GWR 0-6-0PT NoPannier 5764]]. 7714']</ref>

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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWR_5700_Class GWR 5700 Class on Wikipedia]*[http://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=20 SVR Meet the Locomotives]