GWR 2106 Churchward 3500 gallon

GWR 2106 Churchward 3500 gallon

GWR  2106 Churchward 3500 gallon
GWR 2106 Churchward 3500 gallon

 

Present Location Didcot
Designed For GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity Churchward 3500 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Chassis Type Churchward 3 axle
Wheelbase 7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 3500
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Allocated To 3822 GWR 2884 class 2-8-0
First Number Unknown
Present Number 2106
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
Status Static Exhibit
Notes This tender is believed to comprise of the frames from the tender bought with GWR Manor class 4-6-0 no. 7808 from BR in 1966 and the tank from tender 2106 (purchased from Woodham Bros, Barry where it had arrived with 2884 class 2-8-0 no.3814). Both frames and tank were extensively repaired before being put together. At present the number of the tender 7808 was purchased with is not known.
Photo by Nigel Hunt
Photo Date 21/01/2014
Date Record Last Updated 11/01/2016


 
 

 

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