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A number of smaller components were moved to [[Bewdley]] and on 25 November 2018 the original boiler, smokebox and saddle tank were moved there on [[GWR 42343 Machinery Flat|Loriot N 42343]]. On 28 March 2019 the locomotive chassis was moved by [[BR Class 33 33108]] from Bridgnorth to [[Bewdley Down Yard]] for restoration to continue. 2047 was shunted under cover on 30 March 2021, talking the place formerly occupied by [[4150|GWR Large Prairie 4150]].<ref>[http://wilt.jimdo.com/7d-mw2047-restoration-progress/ WILT Restoration page]</ref>
An order for the new boiler was placed with Israel Newton in early March 2023 , for delivery in 2025.<ref>[https://wilt.jimdo.com/7a-0-6-0st-mw2047-of-1926/ Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Preservation Trust Facebook post ] (Retrieved 29 March 2023)</ref>
Pictures of the latest progress can be seen on the [http://wilt.jimdo.com/7d-mw2047-restoration-progress/ Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Preservation Trust web site 2047 restoration page] and the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/525132404750071 Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust Group Facebook page].
==See also==
*[[Steam Locomotives]]
*[[Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Preservation Trust | Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Preservation GroupTrust]]
*[[SVR-based locomotives visiting other events]]
*[[Rolling stock currently under restoration]]
