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:October and November went on to be the wettest since records began 250 years earlier, with the Severn 22 feet above its normal level. November saw a stream at the top of Eardington Bank burst through its banks, with the resulting flood washing through the drainage in Knowlesands Tunnel. On 5 November this was overwhelmed, causing a major landslip at the Bridgnorth end with 3 lengths of track left hanging in space and the embankment spread across the field below. Repairs started once the stream was diverted, with the line re-connected around 3 weeks later.
: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 Santa Services.
