Perhaps a couple of words are required on this. I'm not discussing whether or not the SSR exists. What am trying to do here is clear up a handful of contradicting "facts"/ anecdotes surrounding it.
A quick Google for "SSR" reveals this site: http://www.willys-mb.co.uk/strategic-reserve.htm
which on the face of it, appears to prove conclusive evidence of the reserve. My comments on this site is basred on the photos on the site
The first photo: http://www.willys-mb.co.uk/images/strateg
While down wandering around Boat of Garten station, I noticed one of the Strathspey's Mermaids (maybe the only one) in Platform 2. A peek inside and outside provided some detail ideas for those who bought the Flangeway Mermaid. First shot for those with a steady hand with glue and ballast:
Second photo shows some floor damage sustained over the years along with some leftover spoil:
Took long enough to figure out this upload thing, but the pics I took are now up here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=5472&do=view_album&album=317
Enjoy and if you have any questions, just ask.