LNER 7570 Group Standard Flat Sided 3500 gallon

LNER 7570 Group Standard Flat Sided 3500 gallon

LNER  7570 Group Standard Flat Sided 3500 gallon
LNER 7570 Group Standard Flat Sided 3500 gallon

 

Present Location Kilconquhar
Designed For LNER
Type & Original Water Capacity Group Standard Flat Sided 3500 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 5.5
Chassis Type LNER Group Standard 3 axle
Wheelbase 7ft 3in + 6ft 3in
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Allocated To 61994 LNER K4 class 2-6-0
First Number 7570
Present Number 7570
Other numbers 3442
Status Static Exhibit
Notes Water capacity increased by fitting an additional tank behind coal space in March/April 2010. Not known if tank has been replaced since preservation. When originally restored c1962 the number plate fitted carried the number 3442 (the LNER number of 61994). This plate had been removed by 1973 and subsequently a plate with the correct number, 7570, has been fitted. To be displayed at purpose built museum Balbuthie Farm, Kilconquhar, Fife.
Photo by Paul Abell
Photo Date 04/04/2013
Date Record Last Updated 07/08/2023

23/11/2013 Chris Weeks
23/11/2013 Chris Weeks

16/04/1967 Collection Justin Edwards
16/04/1967 Collection Justin Edwards


 
 

 

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