After abandoning the use of headcodes in 1974, all the characters were set to '0000' until a full modification could be undertaken at a next works visit. The locomotive must have been very long overdue for a overhaul, as at this late date, as well as the '0000' headcode, its old number, D1965, can be seen painted over in a lighter blue behind the cab handrail. 47 265 is seen just south of Leicester, on the slow lines with a train of tankers. 15th August, 1978.