VR Finland Unknown 5939 gallon

VR Finland Unknown 5939 gallon

Present Location Fifield
Designed For VR Finland
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) 5939 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 8.85
Chassis Type 4 axle bogie
Wheelbase 5ft 11in + 5ft 1in + 5ft 11in
Gauge 5ft 0in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 5939
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 8.85
Scoop Fitted Never Fitted
Allocated To 91016 1016 VR HR1 class 4-6-2
Present Number Unknown
Status Operational
Additional Notes Metric capacities are 27000 litres of water and 9 tonnes of coal. Finnish locomotives could also burn wood and the wood capacity of the tender was 16 cubic metres. Metric wheelbase is 180cm + 155cm + 180cm. Roller bearing axleboxes were fitted to these tenders by VR. Tank has not been replaced since preservation. At its last overhaul loco and tender were painted in LNER apple green livery with a BR emblem on the tender. Some modifications were made to the locomotive to make it look more British but the tender remains unchanged from its use in Finland. The locomotive and tender were put up for sale in 2026.
Main Photo Taken By Justin Edwards
Date of Image 26/06/2023
Record Last Updated 31/08/2026

Justin Edwards 26/06/2023

Justin Edwards 26/06/2023


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