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==75069 in preservation==
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75069 arrived on the SVR from [[Barry Scrapyard]] on 31 March 1973. Fund raising was helped by a [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|raffle organised by the SVRA Birmingham Branch]] in 1973,<ref>SVR News 30</ref> and a further raffle to help fund the restoration and boiler re-tube in 1978.<ref>SVR News 3047</ref> A restoration lasting more than 11 years was completed just in time for the locomotive, still in undercoat, to take part in the September 1984 Enthusiasts’ Weekend.<ref>SVR News 74</ref>
In addition to service on the SVR during the following 10 years, 75069 also made a number of [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line | appearances on the main line]]. 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 News 85</ref> [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443 | 'Mickey Mouse' 46443]] was sent to Machynlleth to deputise and proved a worthy replacement. 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 boiler led to 75069 missing the 1988 season while the flue tubes were replaced.<ref>SVR News 87-91</ref>
