GWR 2690 Collett 4000 gallon

GWR 2690 Collett 4000 gallon

Present Location Crewe LNWR Heritage Company
Designed For GWR
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) Collett 4000 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Chassis Type Collett 3 axle (later type)
Wheelbase 7ft 6in + 7ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 4610
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Allocated To 5029 GWR Castle class 4-6-0
Present Number 2690
Owner Locomotive Services Ltd
Status Operational
Additional Notes Purchased for preservation from Old Oak Common depot where it had been used to store waste oil. Not known if tank has been replaced since preservation or just modified internally
Main Photo Taken By Mike Haddon
Date of Image 24/10/2010
Record Last Updated 07/11/2022

Malcom Clement c1973


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