GCR Unknown Robinson 4000 gallon

GCR Unknown Robinson 4000 gallon

Present Location Great Central
Designed For GCR
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) Robinson 4000 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 6
Chassis Type Robinson 3 axle
Wheelbase 6ft 6in + 6ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Scoop Fitted No
Allocated To 567 GCR class 2 LNER class D7 4-4-0
Present Number Unknown
Owner GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Status Awaiting Restoration / Overhaul
Additional Notes Purchased by the GCR 567 Locomotive Group in 2011 from the previous owner who had bought it for preservation about 20 years previously. Built originally for the Railway Operating Department (ROD) during World War One for use with their standard 2-8-0 based on the GCR Robinson 8K class. Later passed to the LMS (either directly from the War Department or via the LNWR) who converted it to a sludge carrier. It will be rebuilt with a 3080 gallon shaped tank to run with the new build GCR class 2 (LNER class D7) 4-4-0 that is being planned at present. It is highly likely that this tender was never fitted with a water scoop.
Main Photo Taken By GCR 567 Project
Date of Image 18/05/2006
Record Last Updated 16/03/2026

20.8.2011 Andrew Horrox-Taylor

20.8.2011 Andrew Horrox-Taylor


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