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On test August 2018
Exeter was repainted in un-prototypical two tone green and rededicated by the Crew of HMS Exeter at Kidderminster in 2007. '44 has subsequently been repainted in BR Blue.
In 2012 a problem with oil temperature on a mainline railtour damaged 50044's diesel set. A replacement English Electric 16CSVT has been secured from Portugal (ex CP 1807) which is now was fitted inside '44 and the final touches with adjustments made to bring it in line with UK specifications are being worked on. Start up is was anticipated in early 2017.<ref>[http://www.fiftyfund.org.uk/index.php/our-locomotives/50044-exeter Fifty Fund 50044 page]</ref> On 18 August 2018 50044 ran under its own power on test having received the overhauled engine and overhauled main, ETH and auxiliary generators.<ref>Severn Valley Diesels Official Facebook Group.</ref>
===50044 Exeter on the main line in preservation===
