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A quick overhaul was carried out allowing a return to steam by 2001. 686 resumed duties as ‘Thomas’ in 2002, again [[SVR-based locomotives visiting other events|visiting many railways in the UK and also making overseas visits to Holland (Z.L.S.M.) and Germany (Krefeld) in 2005]]. After being withdrawn from service in September 2009, once again with boiler issues, 686 was cosmetically restored at Bridgnorth into ICI red livery as 'The Lady Armaghdale'. The locomotive then entered [[The Engine House]] on 18 October to be displayed while awaiting overhaul.<ref>SVR News 171</ref> She briefly left The Engine House on a few occasions, in March 2012 to visit the NEC (Best of Britain Exhibition) and again briefly in June 2018 and March 2019 during shunts of displayed locomotives. In July 2019 she was extricated from [[The Engine House]] and transported from Bridgnorth for display at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb Motorsport event. The locomotive again left the Engine House in June 2021 in order to create space for a 'Staycation' event, temporarily moving to [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]] <ref>[https://wilt.jimdo.com/7b-0-6-0t-he686-of-1898/ WILT]</ref>.