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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 On 10 October 2009 the locomtive was withdrawn for overhaul at [[Bridgnorth]], with rewiring a particular priority.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>
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 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 of this will need to be outsourced to ensure that work complies with legacy British Rail specifications and other safety standards. The WLA will seek launched an appeal for private donations and sponsorship, and intend asa prelude to apply applying for funding from The [[:Category:Lottery funding#National_Lottery_Heritage_Fund|National Lottery Heritage Fund]]<ref>[https://d1013bogieappeal.uk/ WLA bogie appeal website] (Retrieved 18 October 2021)</ref>.
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