LMS Unknown Fowler 3500 gallon

LMS Unknown Fowler 3500 gallon

 

Present Location Brixham
Designed For LMS
Type & Original Water Capacity Fowler 3500 gallon
Chassis Type Fowler standard wheelbase 3 axle
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Allocated To 45551 LMS Patriot class 4-6-0
Present Number Unknown
Owner The LMS Patriot Co Ltd
Status Under construction
Locomotives used with this tender in preservation New build tender. New front and rear dragboxes and inner frames initially incorporated into the very extensive rebuild of Fowler 3500 gallon tender no. 3918 (q.v.). Before completion of this rebuild the original outer frames were deemed unsuitable for mainline running and the chassis was dismantled and new outer frames fitted. It is intended to fit it with a larger capacity tank in the style of a 3500 gallon tank. Riveting of the chassis has been completed by Leaky Finders Ltd, Brixham. The tank has not yet being started. The tender may not be completed by the time the loco is ready in which case another tender will be hired in.
Date Record Last Updated 31/08/2020


 
 

 

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