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After a lengthy period in storage, hopes of a return to service were raised in early 2009 when work was carried out to assess the condition of the boiler. However this assessment revealed that significant work would be required<ref>SVR News 168</ref> and [[GWR Pannier 1501 | 1501]], seen as a potential quick turnaround, was selected for overhaul instead.<ref>SVR News 169</ref> 75069’s Heavy General repair finally began in early 2013<ref>SVR News 180</ref> and among the major tasks involved were complete replacement of the dragbox, rear cylinder covers and smokebox, and two new boiler rings. Although initially advertised as returning to traffic prior to both the 2017 and 2018 [[Autumn Gala|Autumn Galas]], the locomotive's first light engine test runs were not made until 11 December 2018. {{As of|2018|12|lc=y}} she is in final stages of overhaul, undergoing test running before painting.
The locomotive is owned by [[The 75069 Fund]].
