Rolling stock currently under restoration
This page lists those items of rolling stock actively being restored for use as of April 2023[update].
Locations and dates are based on the best available information, although vehicles may occasionally be temporarily moved to make way for members of the running fleet in need of running repairs and completion dates can be subject to delay.
While the title refers to the vehicles as being under restoration, many could more correctly be described as undergoing overhaul or repair. For example, 4150 is the only steam locomotive being restored from scrapyard condition after a period of disuse, all the others were withdrawn from service for the purpose of overhaul.
Most restoration groups have a website with regular news updates. Where available, the list includes a direct link to that news page.
| Steam locomotives | Location | Completion due | External link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWR Large Prairie 4150 | Bridgnorth Loco Works | 4150 Fund News | ||
| GWR 7802 Bradley Manor | Tyseley | 2024 | Erlestoke Manor Fund News | |
| LMS Stanier Mogul 42968 | Bridgnorth Loco Works | 2023 | Stanier Mogul Fund web site | |
| MW 2047 Warwickshire | Bewdley Down Yard | 2026 Centenary year | Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust News |
| Diesel locomotives | Location | Completion due | External link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08635 | Kidderminster Diesel Depot | 2023 | Harrier hydro shunter conversion to run on hydrogen power | |
| BR Class 11 12099 | Kidderminster Diesel Depot | |||
| BR Class 35 D7029 | Kidderminster Diesel Depot | Diesel Traction Group News | ||
| BR Class 52 D1013 Western Ranger | Kidderminster Diesel Depot | Western Locomotive Association News |
| Carriages | Location | Completion due | External link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Railway Carriage 163 | Hampton Loade | In April 2022 the owning Trust announced that they and the Railway had agreed that 163 will leave the SVR[1]. | ||
| GWR 2242 Corridor Brake Third | Kidderminster Carriage Repair Works | GW(SVR)A News | Overhaul paused waiting work on the roof at and space in Bewdley Down Yard | |
| GWR 2426 Toplight Full Third | Bewdley Down Yard | Long term Project | GW(SVR)A News | |
| GWR 4786 Full Third | Bewdley Down Yard | Long term Project | GW(SVR)A News | |
| GWR 9581 Wheelchair accessible Buffet Car | Bewdley Down Yard | 2023 | LNER Coach Fund News | Formerly GWR 5043 Full Third. In use as workshop. Being converted to Wheelchair Buffet. |
| GWR 9615 Kitchen Diner First | Kidderminster Carriage Shed | Overhaul paused in January 2022 | ||
| LMS Brake Third Corridor 26921 | Bridgnorth | Long term Project | Overhaul will involve rebuilding the luggage area into a wheelchair, lavatory and open saloon format. | |
| LNER 43612 Open Third | Bewdley paint shop | Commenced overhaul 2022 | ||
| Class 108 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second M51941 | Kidderminster | Commenced overhaul 2022. Bogies removed for contract overhaul off site |
| Wagons | Location | Completion due | External link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | Hampton Loade | |||
| GWR 1257 Siphon G Bogie Milk Van | Bewdley Down Yard | Moved to Bewdley 2022 for bodywork repairs | ||
| GWR 14984 Workshop Van (Signal Dept) | Kidderminster Railway Museum | Long term project | ||
| GWR 105873 'Mica B' Refrigerated Meat Van | Bewdley Down Yard | Wagon department News | Inside the Goods Shed | |
| GWR 95353 Mink 'A' Covered Goods Van | Kidderminster | |||
| GWR 98480 5 plank Open Goods Wagon | Bewdley Down Yard | Wagon department News | ||
| BR 993898 'Shark' Ballast Plough Brake | Bridgnorth | |||
| GWR 83831 Loco Coal Wagon | Bewdley Down Yard |
| Other rolling stock | Location | Completion due | External link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWR 601 1Ton 10cwt Hand Crane | Kidderminster Railway Museum | Cosmetic(?) restoration in progress April 2022 | ||
| GWR 446 6Ton Hand Crane | Arley | Cosmetic restoration | ||
| GWR 2501 Flat Wagon | Arley | For use as crane runner for 446 |
In addition to those listed above, there are two new build locomotives currently under construction on the SVR; BR 3MT 82045 and Catch Me Who Can, the latter outside and visible from the public area at Bridgnorth Loco Works.