Changes

In 2021 the WLA announced that experience gained on D1062 Western Courier meant that the overhaul would be extended to include a full bogie overhaul. This work will include lifting the locomotive off its bogies for an initial assessment and inviting tenders for the work. This will precede a complete strip down, shot blasting and repairs to the bogie frames, overhaul of the lateral dampers, new thrust pads, springs and overhaul of the final drives. A major part of this work will require the wheelsets to be re-tyred as they are on minimum thickness safety levels. Much They intended much of this will need to would be outsourced to ensure that work complies complied with legacy British Rail specifications and other safety standards. The WLA , and launched an appeal for private donations and sponsorship as a prelude to applying for funding £756,000 from The [[:Category:Lottery funding#National_Lottery_Heritage_Fund|The National Lottery Heritage Fund]].<ref>[https://d1013bogieappeal.uk/ WLA bogie appeal website] (Retrieved 18 October 2021)</ref> In May 2023, however, the WLA's expression of interest was rated as 'low priority' by the NLHF, and they instead devised a plan using existing resources to bring the bogies up to standard, fit for towing on the main line at 60 mph, at a cost of £30,000<ref>Western Locomotive Association June 2023 e-Newsletter</ref>.