GWR 2792 Collett 4000 gallon

GWR 2792 Collett 4000 gallon

GWR  2792 Collett 4000 gallon
GWR 2792 Collett 4000 gallon

 

Present Location Severn Valley
Designed For GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity Collett 4000 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Chassis Type Collett 3 axle (later type)
Wheelbase 7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 4000
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Scoop Fitted No
Allocated To 7802 GWR Manor class 4-6-0
First Number 2745
Present Number 2792
Owner Erlestoke Manor Fund
Status Operating
Notes The original identity of 2745 is based on this number having been found stamped on various parts of the tender. This tender was kept at Swindon Works as an oil carrier until the early 1980's before being sold for preservation.Tank has not been replaced since preservation. This tender should be replaced in mid 2017 with a new Churchward 3500 gallon tender (see tender number 2329).
Photo by Justin Edwards
Photo Date 20/09/2014
Date Record Last Updated 27/05/2016


 
 

 

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