Present Location | Great Central |
Designed For | BR |
Type & Original Water Capacity | BR1B 4725 gallon |
Original Coal Capacity (tons) | 7 |
Chassis Build Date | 2013 |
Chassis Type | BR1 3 axle |
Wheelbase | 7ft 0in + 7ft 0in |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Tank Fitted Date | 2016 |
Current Water Capacity (gallons) | 4725 |
Current Coal Capacity (tons) | 7 |
Scoop Fitted | No |
Allocated To | 73156 BR Standard 5 4-6-0 |
Present Number | 1444 |
Owner | Bolton Steam Locomotive Company |
Status | Operating |
Notes | New build tender which has been given the number of the tender 73156 ran with in BR service. Chassis construction started in 2002 but was not completed until May 2013. Chassis incorporates axleboxes and hornstays from an original tender. Two spring hanger brackets and parts of the handbrake operating mechanism are also original. Rear buffers are from a BR diesel. Tank is of all welded construction with dummy rivets fitted. |
Date Record Last Updated | 22/10/2019 |