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« on: December 26, 2017, 11:13:45 »



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Not something we wanted to wake up to...in the last 48 hours, vandals have attacked some of our historic carriages at Kidderminster with graffiti. An investigation is underway.

In light of this, some of our trains will be shorter than planned as the affected carriages will be removed from service. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are extremely saddened by this turn of events, especially in the season of goodwill. But, in true Severn Valley Railway spirit, we will continue with smiles on our faces and ensure the much-loved and painstakingly-restored vehicles are returned to service as quickly as possible for our passengers to enjoy.

| from …….. | SVROFFICIAL on FACEBOOK.COM| 26-Dec-2017 @ 11:13|
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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2017, 13:24:18 »

While the railway obviously needs to explain why services may be disrupted I question whether there is a need to publish photos of the vandalism.  Don’t give the perpetrators the privilege of seeing their mindless work in print for perpetuity.
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2017, 13:34:25 »

While the railway obviously needs to explain why services may be disrupted I question whether there is a need to publish photos of the vandalism.  Don’t give the perpetrators the privilege of seeing their mindless work in print for perpetuity.

I would agree that concern, Bob.   However the "SVROfficial" Facebook feed - which I have no reason to doubt is indeed their official source - has chosen to post them in public. I would suspect that their Facebook poster is caught between something of a rock and a hard place in making decision here; publish the photos and it leads to the concerns above, or post a pure text piece and it fails to reach the audience you want to alert about short formed trains over the New Year.
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2017, 15:39:44 »

Yes, to be clear I was questioning the need for the Severn Valley to publish the photos in the first instance.  Not the fact they have been reposted here. 
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2017, 21:40:56 »

Yes, to be clear I was questioning the need for the Severn Valley to publish the photos in the first instance.  Not the fact they have been reposted here. 

Whilst they (SVR) would not wish this on themselves they have slightly different motivators to a public service railway operator.   First they need to inform their customers why they cannot provide the "entertainment" experience advertised; yes at hey are at the end of the day an entertainment provider.   Secondly and a lot lower in the motivation by making the public aware of this criminal act they may get information about the perpetrators and may even get denotations towards the repairs 
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2018, 17:15:22 »

Good to see that SVR have reached their £10k target, and that repairs are well under way on the vandalised carriages.
https://www.steamrailway.co.uk/steamnews/2018/1/18/svr-carriage-appeal-raises-10k-in-one-week

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Two historic carriages - ex-GNR teak corridor composite No. 2701, and GWR (Great Western Railway) Collett corridor third No. 1146 – were sprayed with graffiti over the Christmas period, causing thousands of pounds’ worth of damage.

SVRCT director Shelagh Paterson said: “The speed and generosity of the response we’ve received shows us just how shocked people were when the news of this awful incident broke. It also shows the depth of their passion for the Severn Valley Railway, and everything it stands for. Keeping our heritage alive and accessible is clearly very important to the wide range of people who’ve come forward to add their support.

“With the exception of a handful of larger amounts, most of the donations we received were between £10 and £25. Each one was a vote of confidence in the sterling skills of the SVR’s restoration volunteers and staff, and we are so grateful to everyone for their support.”

Work to restore the teak-bodied 1922-built No. 2701 is well underway in the SVR’s Kidderminster paint shop. A team of volunteers spent three days removing the spray paint by hand. The gold leaf lettering and painted lining on the carriage was badly damaged but is now being painstakingly restored. The team will then apply several fresh coats of varnish to finish things off. Paint removal will begin in the next few days on the second vandalised carriage, the metal-skinned No. 1146.

The unscheduled work to restore these two important carriages has meant a delay to this month’s scheduled projects, including the conversion of a vehicle to provide first class dining accommodation, suitable for wheelchair users and their companions.

Although the initial appeal target of £10,000 has been reached, further contributions to carriage restoration are needed, and donations can be made online at www.svrtrust.org.uk or by phoning 01562 757940.
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2018, 17:25:42 »

and may even get denotations towards the repairs 

I can't help thinking that you meant Detonations towards the perpetrators  Roll Eyes
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