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==1992==
Despite the recession, the SVR continued to adopt the policy of having 15 serviceable locomotives, of which 3-4 would be used on the main line or hired out. After almost two years of discussions, the Health and Safety Executive issued a directive at the start of the year banning the public from access to the [[Bridgnorth MPD|yard and shed areas at Bridgnorth]]. This attracted many complaints from enthusiasts; the Boards began to develop plans to provide better access to an improved viewing area alongside the headshunt adjacent to [[Bridgnorth#Pan_Pudding_Hill|Pan Pudding Hill]] as a compromise<ref>SVR News 104, pp 3, 16.</ref>.
'''April 1992''':
:Another ‘monster gala’ followed with 17 in steam, including guests 6024 King Edward I, 60103 Flying Scotsman (now in BR livery with German-style smoke deflectors) and 60009 Union of South Africa which had visited again for more repairs. Operations were hampered by the discovery of a broken rail at Alveley, causing a speed restriction right at the foot of the bank which affected the timetable.
'''Winter 1994''': The [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] Board announced the sale of 45690 Leander (and 45699 Galatea) to the family of Dr. Peter Beet. The justification given was that the offer was attractive(it generated a one off profit of £135,280<ref>Reports and Accounts ending 31 December 1995</ref>), the locomotive had been stored out of use for 7 years, funds were not available for a General Repair, and once repaired the locomotive would see limited use on the SVR due to its size and axle loading. Predictably many members complained of the Railway ‘selling the family silver’.
==1995==