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==75069 in preservation==
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75069 arrived on the SVR from [[Barry Scrapyard]] on 31 March 1973. After a A restoration lasting more than 11 years, was completed just in time for the locomotive finally entered service , still in undercoat, to take part in the September 1984Enthusiasts’ Weekend. This period <ref>SVR News 74</ref> In addition to service on the SVR during the following 10 years, 75069 also made a number of service included working [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line | railtours appearances on the main line]] as well as on . In 1987 the locomotive was due to work a full Cardigan Bay Express season along with [[GWR 7819 Hinton Manor | 7819 Hinton Manor]], but was unable to complete this due to a crack in the back left hand flange of the firebox.<ref>SVR itselfNews 85</ref> [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443 | 'Mickey Mouse' 46443]] was sent to Machynlleth to deputise and proved a worthy replacement. Details The firebox was repaired by the insertion of a new copper lap and a re-studded seam;<ref>SVR News 86</ref> however subsequent investigation of the railtours worked boiler led to 75069 missing the 1988 season while the flue tubes were replaced.<ref>SVR News 87-91</ref> 75069 resumed service in 1989 and also returned to main line duties in 1991. The last main line tour was a one-way working from Kidderminster to Minehead in April 1994, following which 75069 spent the season on hire to the West Somerset Railway. During the visit, the boiler incurred some failures to tubes and elements and following a return by road, cracks were found in the back firebox flange, resulting in the locomotive being withdrawn from service.<ref>SVR News 110/112</ref> A full list of 75069’s main line appearances between 1984 and 1994 is as follows:
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One major task that has already been completed is that of complete replacement of the dragbox. Additionally, during dismantlement of the cylinders the flange of one of the rear cylinder covers was found to be broken. A pattern for the replacement (along with its other handed partner) is in the course of construction in the SVR's pattern shop.
