2047 Warwickshire
2047 in service
Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST Works No 2047, built in 1926, was the last locomotive to be built by Manning Wardle before the Company closed due to the post World War One recession. It was assembled using standard parts from various other classes, but is visually similar to the standard Manning Wardle "Q" class.
2047 worked for the Rugby Portland Cement Co Ltd at their New Bilton Works until being withdrawn from use in 1966.
2047 in preservation
Purchased by the Warwickshire Industrial Loco Preservation Group, 2047 arrived on the Severn Valley Railway in October 1967. It was named "Warwickshire" in 1970.
The locomotive is currently undergoing an overhaul at the Bridgnorth Loco Works.
References and sources
Information from past editions of SVRSevern Valley Railway News and from www.warwickshirerailways.com.
