GWR Unknown Collett 4000 gallon

GWR Unknown Collett 4000 gallon

GWR  Unknown Collett 4000 gallon
GWR Unknown Collett 4000 gallon

 

Present Location Ribble Steam Railway
Designed For GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity Collett 4000 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Chassis Type Collett 3 axle (early type)
Wheelbase 7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 4000
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Allocated To 4979 GWR Hall class 4-6-0
Present Number Unknown
Owner Furness Railway Trust
Status Under Restoration/Overhaul
Notes Original tank removed winter 2014/2015 It is being replaced with an original tank from the tender currently with GWR Castle class 4-6-0 no. 7027. Restoration has started on the tender frames by Summer 2017.Replacement sections of frame welded in by mid 2018. Picture at the top of the page shows frame with original tank.Remaining pictures are of the replacement tank.
Photo by Ray O'Hara
Photo Date 13/08/2008
Date Record Last Updated 16/01/2021

Replacement tank. Justin Edwards 11/09/2016
Replacement tank. Justin Edwards 11/09/2016

Replacement tank. Justin Edwards 11/09/2016
Replacement tank. Justin Edwards 11/09/2016


 
 

 

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