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1501 was initially towed by rail from Coventry to Tyseley in July 1970 for wheel turning, before a further move behind a diesel to Bewdley on 17 October 1970. During the latter move, excessive speed caused damage to one of 1501’s axle boxes.
A lengthy restoration was undertaken, initially at Bridgnorth but mainly at Bewdley, largely through the endeavours of the [[1501 Pannier Tank Association|15xx Pannier Tank Fund]] with financial assistance from the Warwickshire Railway Society. The proceeds of an [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|SVRA raffle]] in 1980 were also used to help fund the restoration.<ref>SVR News 56</ref> Following this restoration, 1501 was first steamed on 29 May 1997.<ref name = "StockBook" /> Over the next 10 years the locomotive was re-tyred but otherwise served a full ‘ticket’ before being taken out of service at the end of 2006. 1501 then became one of the first group of locomotives to be displayed in the [[The Engine House | Engine House]] from opening in March 2008.<ref>SVR News 161</ref>
During 2009, plans for an overhaul of [[BR Riddles 4MT 75069 | 75069]] were delayed after a review of the boiler revealed that significant work would be required.<ref>SVR News 168</ref> 1501 was seen as a potential quick turnaround,<ref>SVR News 169</ref> and the locomotive left the Engine House in October 2009<ref>Wikipedia</ref> to begin an overhaul. 1501 was steamed again on 15 August 2012, re-entering service in BR lined black livery which, although not normally appropriate for shunting engines, was carried by 1503 and 1505 while at Old Oak Common.<ref>SVR News 179</ref>
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