GCR Unknown Robinson 4000 gallon

Present Location	Great Central (Northern)
Designed For	GCR
Type & Original Water Capacity	Robinson 4000 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons)	6
Chassis Type	Robinson 3 axle
Wheelbase	6ft 6in + 6ft 6in
Gauge	4ft 8½in
Scoop Fitted	No
Allocated To	567 GCR class 2 (LNER class D7) 4-4-0
Present Number	Unknown
Owner	GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Status	Awaiting Restoration/Overhaul
Notes	Purchased by the GCR 567 Locomotive Group in 2011 from the previous owner who had bought it for preservation about 20 years previously. Built originally for the Railway Operating Department (ROD) during World War One for use with their standard 2-8-0 based on the GCR Robinson 8K class. Later passed to the LMS (either directly from the War Department or via the LNWR) who converted it to a sludge carrier. It will be rebuilt with a 3080 gallon shaped tank to run with the new build GCR class 2 (LNER class D7) 4-4-0 that is being planned at present. It is highly likely that this tender was never fitted with a water scoop.
Photo by	GCR 567 Project
Photo Date	18/05/2006
Date Record Last Updated	15/03/2015

20.8.2011 Andrew Horrox-Taylor

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