The GW(SVR)A's next project after the completion of Collett Saloon 9103 will be the restoration of GWR Excursion Brake 650. Built in 1940 this Brake Open has an attractive Art Deco style interior giving a fascinating contrast to the other Great Western coaches on the Railway.
Some structural work has already been undertaken on the coach but the interior requires complete reconstruction, so to try and get a little ahead of the game we would like to continue manufacturing pieces for this distinctive interior. A good deal of work has already gone into acquiring and making parts as can be seen on the 650 restoration pages. Many patterns have been made, largely in Bridgnorth's volunteer pattern shop, and some have already been cast, but we still have many more parts to make.
To help finance this we are looking for sponsors for many of the component parts as possible, from large to small, so hopefully there is something within the price range to suit most pockets.
In addition we have contracted out mechanical repairs on the underframe to
the SVR in Kidderminster Carriage Works and would welcome donations
towards this work. The Association is having to dig
deep into its cash reserves to
finance this work. Donators towards this
project will have the double
satisfaction of not only hastening 650’s return
to traffic, but also helping the SVR during a very difficult period.
We do hope you will be able to support this appeal. 650 will not only bring a distinctive look to the SVR fleet but as a 40 seat open brake will be an extremely useful vehicle on the Railway.
A GWR publicity shot of one of the distinctive Art Deco style excursion coaches.
We are lucky enough to have two of the original Art Deco style glass lamp-shades. We need a further 10 of the larger shades (6x6in) and 14 of the smaller (4x4in) ones. So if you have any of these that you would be willing to donate (or sell) that will help towards the completion of 650.
Here’s the initial list of parts available for sponsorship:
Bronzing of luggage racks (40 required)
£20 each
Bronzing of light fittings (40 required)
£20 each
Mirrors (4 required)
£25 each
Etched GWR glass (2 required)
£40 each
Glass lampshades
Check your shed!
Seat upholstery (one of 40)
£250 @ £10 month
Marquetry panel (10 required)
£40 each
Tables (10 required)
£60 each
I wish to sponsor the following parts for the 650 project:
.......................................................... at £ ...............
I wish to make a donation towards the mechanical
repair of 650:
£ ...............
Name: .......................................................
Address: ....................................................
..................................................................
.................................................................
Post Code: .......................
Please send, with cheque payable to 'Great Western (SVR) Association', to:
Phil James,
8 Stanton Close,
LUDLOW,
Shropshire
SY8 2LP
PDF version of the appeal leaflet for download.
The value of your sponsorship can increased 28% through Gift Aid. Please tick the box below if you pay UK income tax.
Gift Aid declaration
I would like the GW(SVR)A to reclaim tax on all donations and subscriptions I have made since 1st April 2007, and all further gifts, until I notify you otherwise. I confirm I am a UK taxpayer and that I have paid an amount of UK income tax or capital gains tax at least equal the amount the GW(SVR)A will claim in the tax year.
On-line donations
Credit and Debit card donations towards this appeal can be made securely on-line via the Charities Aid Foundation. There's a big advantage here, any Gift-Aid will be added directly to your donation. If you pay tax in the UK just tick the Gift Aid box and, at no extra cost to you, the reclaimed tax will be added directly to your donation, so a £10.00 donation becomes (after the admin fee) a £12.18 donation to the Association. Follow this link, the 'additional information' field can be used for your sponsorship details.
650 Appeal
