GWR Unknown Churchward 3500 gallon

Present Location	North York Moors
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 8 1/2in
Scoop Fitted	No
Allocated To	Unallocated
Present Number	Unknown
Status	Awaiting Restoration / Overhaul
Additional Notes	The actual identity of this tender has not been established but it arrived at Woodham Bros, Barry with GWR Manor class 4-6-0 no. 7828. The last tender on this loco's record card is no. 1864 but the loco ran for another 4 years when no information was added to the record card and it could have been swapped for another one during this time. It was purchased from Woodhams with 3814, GWR 2884 class 2-8-0. The owner has two tenders for 3814. Work was started on this 3500 gallon tender including getting a new tank made. The frames however are in poor condition and a Collett 4000 gallon tender was later also purchased. The 4000 gallon tender was in better condition and is now almost fully restored and is currently at Northern Steam Engineering, Stockton on Tees with GWR 2884 class 2-8-0 no. 3814. It is likely that the 4000 gallon tender will be hired out for use with 6880 GWR Grange class 4-6-0 before being attached to 3814.
Main Photo Taken By	Andrew Murray
Date of Image	12/09/2014
Record Last Updated	03/12/2021

At Barry undated. Collection Justin Edwards