based at
Bewdley
on the Severn Valley Railway
The SVR Fleet
Built 1960, arrived on the Severn Valley Railway during 1991.
One class of 52 standard seats. Drivers compartment at one end.
Small guards van plus an on-
Two 150 hp engines under the floor.
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Built 1960, arrived on the Severn Valley Railway during 2008. Made available for traffic during early July 2009.
One class of 52 standard seats. Drivers compartment at one end, large guards brake area at rear
Two 150 hp engines under the floor.
Built 1961. Arrived on the railway during 1992.
One class of 49 standard seats plus a refreshment and bar counter area called the 'Travelling Tavern'.
It also does not have a driving cab and both ends are fitted with a corridor connection to access the adjacent cars. This vehicle is classed as a trailer car as it not powered.
Externally repainted at Kidderminster carriage works, July 2009.
Built 1958. Arrived on the railway during 1991. 12 first class and 53 standard class seats, making 65 seats in total.
Drivers compartment at one end.
Two 150 hp engines under the floor.
Given a C3 overhaul at Kidderminster carriage works, August 2007
Built 1958. Arrived on the railway during 1996. First class and standard class seating, originally offering 63 seats in total. Drivers compartment at one end.
This vehicle is classed as a driving trailer car as it is not powered.
Given a C3 overhaul at Kidderminster carriage works, February 2008.
Seating reduced and mini-
Built 1960. Arrived on the railway during 1992. Dining car layout with 18 seats and
a segregated on-
Suffered severe fire damage whilst standing in an isolated position outside Kidderminster carriage works during May 2008. This was the dining car that offered at table fish and chip type meals to passengers. Forensic examination confirmed the cause was arson. The damaged car was transported off site and completely dismantled. A significant number of components, including body panels, were able to be recovered for use elsewhere
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