SR 3223 Maunsell 5000 gallon

SR 3223 Maunsell 5000 gallon

 

Present Location Mid Hants
Designed For SR
Type & Original Water Capacity Maunsell 5000 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Date First in Service 1927
Chassis Type Maunsell bogie 4 axle
Wheelbase 6ft 6in + 6ft 0in + 6ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 0
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 0
Scoop Fitted Never Fitted
Allocated To Unallocated
Present Number 3223
Owner Urie Locomotive Society Ltd
Status Awaiting Restoration/Overhaul
Notes Tank removed in April 1990 and has subsequently been scrapped. Restoration of the frames started with removal of the front 11'6" of the frame and replacement as well as a new front bogie pivot. Worked stopped after the purchase of the chassis of Urie 5000 gallon tender no. 3208 (q.v.). 3223 arrived at Woodham Bros, Barry attached to SR S15 no. 30825. Tender number is based on the last tender shown as allocated to this loco by BR records. Frames are stored at Alton.
Date Record Last Updated 30/04/2018


 
 

 

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