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:Coincidentally 25 November, the first day of through working after the repairs at Knowlesands, saw 8F 48773 involved in collision with a van on [[Level crossing at Hill Farm, Northwood Lane | Northwood Crossing]], fortunately with no fatalities involved. HM Railway Inspectorate later confirmed that the Railway was not at fault, independent witnesses having testified that the driver had passed the flashing red lights when the train was only a few yards from the crossing. Damage to the Astra van was rather more severe than to the 8F.
'''December 2000''': Concern at the fragile state of the fleet led to BR Standard 9F 92212 arriving on hire for the [[Christmas services|Santa ServicesSpecial services]].
==2001==
:The SVR announced the news that Heritage Lottery Fund approval had been given for The Engine House. In addition to HLF funding of £3,364k, £948k was received from the European Union Regional Development Fund and £200k from Advantage West Midlands.
: 34027 (Running as 34036 "Westward Ho") made its last runs on public passenger trains during the '[[Christmas services|Santa Special' seasonservices]]. She finally bowed out in early January 2006 on a private charter.
==2006==
