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[[File: DMU_20141207.jpg|thumb|300px|right| The DMU operating as a four car unit.]]The '''DMU Group (West Midlands)''' is the owner and operator of the five [[Class 108 DMU]] vehicles based at the Severn Valley Railway. It is a membership organisation. Originally an unincorporated association, it was registered as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) on 16 June 2023, charity number 1203594. The objects of the CIO are:  '' "for the benefit of the community, to advance education and learning by preserving, restoring, maintaining and operating vintage diesel single and/or multiple unit passenger rail vehicles on a suitable heritage railway or railways." ''<ref>[https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5215218/charity-overview DMU Group (West Midlands) on the Charities Commission website] (Retrieved 26 June 2023)</ref>. It is a member of [https://www.railcar.co.uk/ The Railcar Association].

In autumn 1996 the Group acquired its final car, unpowered Driving Trailer Composite 56208, giving an additional 65 seats capacity. With 5 operational cars the Group was then in a position to operate two different sets depending on seasonal demand, at that time unique in preservation. Although formal dining ended in 1999, the traditional summer evening cruises with bar and buffet continue to continued until the present day[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]].

M51935 was extensively damaged by fire in May 2008 in what was believed to be an arson attack. The Group acquired powered car M50933/53933 as a replacement. 51935 was transported off site and completely dismantled. A significant number of components, including body panels, were able to be recovered for use elsewhere.