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The fittings side of 80329 at the SVR80329 at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway, the vehicle is to be gutted internally for use as a Santa's Grotto. This view is from the fittings side of the coach and was taken on Friday 9th February 2001.
 
The apparatus side of 80329The apparatus side of the coach also taken on the 9th February 2001.
 
A closer view of the appratus area of 80329A closer view of 80329's apparatus area, showing how the door had been blanked off.
 
An internal view of 80329 before being strippedThe interior of 80329 showing the packet fitting (nearest right)
 
An internal view of 80329 at the apparatus areaThe view showing the fittings nearest the apparatus area. The toilet is on the far left.
 
The control panel of 80329The electrical control panel, as updated from that on M30272M.
 
Various parts from 80329Some of the parts collected by the NVR TPO gang from 80329 at Bewdley. These include many spare fittings, grab rails, peg holders and other accessories.
 
The seats from 80329Spare seats, fittings waiting to be collected by the NVR TPO gang on Saturday 3rd March 2001.
 
Instructions on how to use the water system on 80329The instruction sheet shown on the left is from 80329 and describes how the water system must be operated.

Each of the instruction sheets are stuck to a backboard which was then screwed into place next to the hot water boiler.

The bottom right hand side of each sheet contains a drawing number, these being DE/WN/47637/1 on the first sheet, DE/WN/47637/2E on the second sheet and DE/WN/47637/3A in the third sheet. The diagram on the fourth sheet does not appear to have a drawing number.

 
Details of the livery on 80329Details of the Royal Mail livery of 80329 as withdrawn from service and as arrived at the Severn Valley Railway
 
All the parts from 80329 in the van waiting to be delivered to the NVRAll the parts collectect by the NVR from 80329 in the van. These parts are now stored at the NVR for future use. Note that there are four fittings and various other items that will be invaluable in the future.