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BR Class 52 D1013 Western Ranger

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2021 bogie overhaul plans
In April 2001 D1013 was repainted at Kidderminster, the new livery being blue with full yellow warning panels, black backed number and nameplates. On 23 March 2002 it received an overhauled "A" end engine.
The Class's method of construction precludes locomotives being winched on and off road trailers, and so moves off the SVR are exclusively being hauled by rail. The locomotive's [[TOPS codes#TOPS_locomotive_classification_and_numbering|TOPS code]] is 89413.
 
===Overhaul from 2009===
In 2008 the WLA received a Preservation of Industrial and Scientific Material (PRISM) Fund award of £2,500, which covered the first stage of restoration.<ref>[https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/download-file/PRISM_Annual_report_2008_2009.pdf] PRISM Fund Annual Report
2008-2009</ref> The main picture above shows D1013 in September 2009. On 10 October 2009 the locomtive was withdrawn for overhaul at [[Bridgnorth]], with rewiring a particular priority. Work is progressing, with D1013 moving to the [[Diesel Depot]] on 25 November 2018 to facilitate the rest of the overhaul.<ref>WLA Facebook 24 November 2018</ref>
The Class's method of construction precludes locomotives being winched 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 off road trailersrepairs to the bogie frames, overhaul of the lateral dampers, new thrust pads, springs and so moves off overhaul of the final drives. A major part of this work will require the SVR wheelsets to be re-tyred as they are exclusively being hauled by railon minimum thickness safety levels. Much of this will need to be outsourced to ensure that work complies with legacy British Rail specifications and other safety standards. The locomotive's WLA will seek private donations and sponsorship, and intend to apply for funding from The [[TOPS codes:Category:Lottery funding#TOPS_locomotive_classification_and_numberingNational_Lottery_Heritage_Fund|TOPS codeNational Lottery Heritage Fund]]<ref>[https://d1013bogieappeal.uk/ WLA bogie appeal website] is 89413(Retrieved 18 October 2021)</ref>.
==See also==
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