GWR 1994 Churchward 3500 gallon

GWR 1994 Churchward 3500 gallon

Present Location Didcot
Designed For GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) Churchward 3500 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Chassis Type Churchward 3 axle
Wheelbase 7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 3500
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 7
Scoop Fitted Yes
Allocated To 5322 GWR 43XX class 2-6-0
First Number Unknown
Present Number 1994
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
Status Static Exhibit
Locomotives Used with this Tender July 1966 Arrived at Woodham Bros, Barry with 7802 GWR Manor class 4-6-0

March 1969 Left Woodham Bros, Barry with 5322 GWR 43XX class 2-6-0 and restored for use with this loco (operational and non operational)

10/5/2025-at least 7/9/2025 4079 GWR Castle class 4-6-0 (operational)

After 7/9/2025 (definitely by late October 2025) - to date 5322 GWR 43XX class 2-6-0 (non operational)
Additional Notes Tank has been replaced since preservation. Number carried is not the original number of this tender but the number of the tender 5322 was coupled to when sent to France in World War One. The original tender number 1994 was sold for scrap to Barlborough Metals in March 1964. This tender arrived at Woodham Bros, Barry attached to GWR Manor class 4-6-0 no.7802. The last known tender attached to this loco was 2128 but no evidence of the true identity has been found on the tender. As BR records were not updated in the 14 months before this loco was withdrawn it is unlikely its true identity will ever be discovered.
Main Photo Taken By Ben Scott
Date of Image 10/04/2026
Record Last Updated 19/05/2026


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