GWR 1840 Churchward 3500 gallon

Present Location	Vale of Rheidol
Designed For	GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity	Churchward 3500 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons)	7
Chassis Type	Churchward 3 axle
Wheelbase	7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge	4ft 8 1/2in
Current Coal Capacity (tons)	7
Scoop Fitted	No
Allocated To	9017 GWR Dukedog class 4-4-0
First Number	2331
Present Number	1840
Owner	Bluebell Railway
Status	Awaiting Restoration/Overhaul
Notes	Purchased direct from BR in 1963 to replace Collett 3500 gallon tender no. 1805 (q.v.) which was then in use with GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 no. 9017. This tender has carried the number 1840 for many years. An article in Bluebell News in May 1964 identifies it as no. 2331 and this is repeated on the current official Bluebell Railway website. Based on the contemporary reference in May 1964 its original identity is assumed to be 2331. Further documentary evidence of this number would be helpful. Not known if tank has been replaced since preservation but the well tank has been removed at some stage so capacity is now less than 3500 gallons.
Photo by	Mike Haddon
Photo Date	25/04/2009
Date Record Last Updated	27/04/2024

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