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In December 1981 filming took place for an episode of [[List of film and TV productions filmed on the Severn Valley Railway#TV Commercials and other | ITV’s ''Game for a Laugh'']]. This featured musician and entertainer Joe Brown firing 80079, a job he previously did for BR while a fireman at Plaistow.
In early 1987 work was carried out on the boiler in an attempt to extend the 'ten year ticket' for a further three years.<ref>SVR News 83</ref> This was partially achieved, with 80079 being withdrawn due to loose/thin flue tube ends in early 1989.<ref>SVR News 92</ref> Apart from the boiler, the locomotive was considered in good condition mechanically, so when an overhaul began in 1990 the work mainly comprised new bunker platework, new pipework, reconditioned cab fittings and repairs to the tanks.<ref>SVR News 98</ref> Some attention was also required to the frame.<ref>SVR News 105</ref> In spring 1991 an [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|SVRA Birmingham Branch raffle]] helped raise funds for the boiler work.<ref>SVR News 98/99</ref>
80079 returned to service in May 1993, making an early appearance on the Central Wales main line before spending the summer at the Llangollen Railway.<ref>SVR News 106-107</ref> During the second ticket the locomotive was a consistent performer and in 2000 recorded 12,849 miles, the highest mileage of any SVR locomotive in any single year between 1967 and 2004. The locomotive finally succumbed to tube failure in summer 2002, shortly before the 'ten year certificate' expiry date.<ref>SVR News 140</ref>
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