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LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443

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Following a full re-tube and other repairs, 46443 returned to service in summer 1993. On 16 August 2004, the locomotive was involved in a collision with a van on [[Fishermen's Crossing]].<ref>SVR News 148</ref> The SVR was later cleared of any blame for the accident.<ref>SVR News 149</ref> 46443 was prematurely withdrawn from service after the 1998 Autumn Steam Gala weekend, once again suffering from issues with boiler tubes.<ref>SVR News 128</ref>
46443 returned to service once more in time for the 2001 [[Christmas services|Santa Special services]].<ref>SVR News 139</ref> She served a full 'ten year ticket' but shortly after gaining an extension, suffered a steam leak due to a corroded superheater header and was finally withdrawn in October 2011 having covered 145,997 miles in preservation.<ref>SVR News 176</ref>
The locomotive is now on display in [[The Engine House]] awaiting its next overhaul. 46443 features on the pub sign of [[Bridgnorth#The Railwayman's Arms | The Railwayman's Arms]] at Bridgnorth.
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