GWR 1888 Churchward 3500 gallon

GWR 1888 Churchward 3500 gallon

GWR  1888 Churchward 3500 gallon
GWR 1888 Churchward 3500 gallon

 

Present Location Tyseley
Designed For GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity Churchward 3500 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Chassis Type Collett 3 axle
Wheelbase 7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 3500
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Allocated To 2885 GWR 2884 class 2-8-0
Present Number 1888
Owner Practical GW Steam Ltd
Status Under Restoration/Overhaul
Notes Number is based on stamped numbers found on pipe flanges. Tank has not been replaced since preservation but will be replaced when restoration starts according to the Railway Magazine August 2014. Believed to have been used as a water carrier for CCE Heavy Duty Steam Crane DW72 (later DRT80172). This crane was scrapped in late 1982 but the tender had been stored at Swindon Works since at least October 1980. It was sold from Swindon for preservation.
Photo by Justin Edwards
Photo Date 15/05/2013
Date Record Last Updated 25/11/2019

5/10/1980 Collection Justin Edwards
5/10/1980 Collection Justin Edwards


 
 

 

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