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In summer 1994, D2957 became the first locomotive to be turned on the new [[Kidderminster Turntable]]. It was driven by Dave Shackleford, who also used it for powering the weed killing train worked over the whole line in spring 1995. After a further spell out of use, Brian Bessey renovated the engine.<ref name=SVR133/>
In 2003 D2957 was recorded as serviceable and based at Bewdley.<ref>SVR News 146</ref>Since that time it has continued to act as yard shunter in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]. In January 2015 most of the materials and equipment for the work carried out by Severn Trent Water on the [[Elan Valley Aqueduct]] were transported to site from Bewdley goods yard by D2957 due to the unsuitability of Northwood Lane for heavy traffic (see photo below). In May 2017 it the locomotive was repainted in R&H livery and renumbered 319290. It is maintained by the [[Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department]].
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