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In 1954 2047 received a new inner firebox and other major firebox repairs. The locomotive was finally withdrawn from use in December 1966.<ref>[[Bibliography#Books | Shaw (1998)]] p. 49.</ref>
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File:S0702_2047_Oct67_D_Cooke.jpg | 2047 at Rugby in 1967 at the time of purchase by the SVR (D Cooke)
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==2047 in preservation==
===First boiler ticket===
The locomotive was first steamed in December 1968 and initially finished in an unlined pale blue livery. Black and white lining and "Warwickshire" name plates were later applied in time for a planned naming ceremony in 1970, although this had to be re-arranged and was eventually carried out on 3 April 1971 by Mr H A Vigar, the former manager of RPC’s New Bilton Works.<ref>[[Bibliography#Books | Shaw (1998)]] p. 52-53.</ref>
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File:S0724_2047_Dec68_D_Cooke.jpg | First steaming in December 1968 (D Cooke)
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In August 1974, 2047 attended the Town and Country Fair at Stoneleigh. For the occasion the locomotive was repainted in a ‘Caledonian Railway’ lined blue livery and, with the consent of the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, the Warwickshire Crest (the ragged bear and staff) was hand painted on the cab sides. The locomotive was confined to a short demonstration track only 40 feet in length, but managed to accumulate 8½ miles in the course of giving 2,500 footplate rides.<ref>[[Bibliography#Books | Shaw (1998)]] p. 54.</ref>
