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LMS Stanier Mogul 13268

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42968 in preservation: successful boiler test
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A boiler inspection in February 1998 found that firebox crown stays were wasted below Railtrack requirements for main line working, curtailing further railtours. However the locomotive continued in SVR service and was invited by London Underground to take part in that year’s ‘Steam year's 'Steam on the Met’Met'. Later that year, the locomotive was withdrawn for a full overhaul, which was completed in 2003, and she re-entered service in BR livery. She remained in service until the expiry of her boiler certificate in 2013; her current . The latest overhaul began in early 2014. {{As of|2022}} work is progressing on the boiler, frames and other components at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]]. The locomotive was re-wheeled on 29 October 2019.<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/blnov19 Branch Lines, November 2019]</ref> The boiler successfully passed a hydraulic test in March 2023, marking the start of a new '10-year ticket'.<ref>[https://staniermogulfund.org.uk/overhaul-update-173/ SMF Overhaul Update]</ref> {{As of|2023}} work is progressing on the boiler, frames and other components at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]]. The Stanier Mogul Fund intends for her the locomotive to re-enter service carrying her its original number, 13268.<ref>SVR News 189 (Spring 2015), p57.</ref>.
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