GWR 2397 Collett 4000 gallon

GWR 2397 Collett 4000 gallon

Present Location Didcot
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 8½in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 4000
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Scoop Fitted No
Allocated To 5051 GWR Castle class 4-6-0
Present Number 2397
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
Status Static Exhibit
Locomotives Used with this Tender June 1964 Arrived at Woodham Bros, Barry with 5900 GWR Hall class 4-6-0

June 1971 Left Woodham Bros, Barry with 5900 GWR Hall class 4-6-0

Unknown date 5051 GWR Castle class 4-6-0

Circa Autumn 2015-Circa Summer 2017 Spare - undergoing cosmetic restoration (5051 coupled to GWR Collett 4000 gallon tender no. 2913)

Circa Summer 2017-To date 5051 GWR Castle class 4-6-0
Additional Notes Not known if tank has been replaced since preservation. This tender arrived at Woodham Bros, Barry attached to GWR Hall class 4-6-0 no. 5900. BR disposal records list tender no.2804 as sold with this loco. No identity has been found on the tender and it currently carries a numberplate from tender 2397
Main Photo Taken By Mike Haddon
Date of Image 24/05/2009
Record Last Updated 26/06/2026


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