LNER 783 5000 gallon High Sided Non Corridor Type

LNER 783 5000 gallon High Sided Non Corridor Type

Present Location Darlington Locomotive Works
Designed For LNER
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) 5000 gallon High Sided Non Corridor Type
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 9
Chassis Build Year 2007
Chassis Type Gresley 4 axle
Wheelbase 5ft 3in + 5ft 6in + 5ft 3in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Tank Fitted Date 2008
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 6200
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 7.5
Scoop Fitted No
Allocated To 60163 LNER A1 class 4-6-2
First Number 783
Present Number 783
Owner A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
Status Operational
Additional Notes New build tender. The original coal and water capacity refer to the capacity of the original LNER design. This tender was actually constructed with 6200 gallon water and 7.5 ton coal capacity. Similarly the original design was fitted with a scoop but this was never fitted to this tender
Main Photo Taken By Ken Woods
Date of Image 12/06/2013
Record Last Updated 10/04/2026

Preparing for running in trials 2/8/2008 Mike Haddon

Under construction 9/2/2008 Mike Haddon


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