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Based at Mid-Hants Railway.
Built in November 1955 at Derby Works.
Withdrawn from service in November 1967 after 12 years of service.
It is paired with a BR1G tender.
Owned by the Mid Hants Railway plc.
First ran in preservation from 1993-2000 as 73080 Merlin.
Last major overhaul was completed in 2002.
Boiler ticket expired in September 2011.
Painted in faded BR Brunswick lined Green livery with late crest.
Stored at Ropley, awaiting overhaul.