MPSB (Germany) Un numbered 793 gallon Water Carrier

MPSB (Germany) Un numbered 793 gallon Water Carrier

 

Present Location Vale of Rheidol
Designed For MPSB (Germany)
Type & Original Water Capacity 793 gallon Water Carrier
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 0
Chassis Type 2 axle
Wheelbase 4ft 7in
Gauge 1ft 11.75in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 793
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 0
Scoop Fitted Never Fitted
Allocated To 99-3553 (DR) MPSB Jung 1261/1908 0-6-2TT
Present Number Un numbered
Owner Brecon Mountain Railway
Status Operating
Notes Imported from Germany in 1973. Built for the Mecklenburg-Pommersche Schmalspurbahn (later part of the East German DR) to increase the water capacity of the Jung 0-6-2WT locos used on the line. Not known if tank has been replaced since preservation. Metric measurements are 3000 litres of water and wheelbase 1400mm.
Date Record Last Updated 02/11/2023


 
 
 

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