VR Finland Unknown 5939 gallon

Present Location Epping & Ongar Railway
Designed For VR Finland
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) 5939 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 8.85
Chassis Type 4 axle bogie
Wheelbase 5ft 11in + 5ft 1in + 5ft 11in
Gauge 5ft 0in
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 5939
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 8.85
Scoop Fitted Never Fitted
Allocated To 1008 VR HR1 class 4-6-2
Present Number Unknown
Owner Unknown
Status Static Exhibit
Additional Notes Metric capacities are 27000 litres of water and 9 tonnes of coal. Finnish locomotives could also burn wood and the wood capacity of the tender was 16 cubic metres. Metric wheelbase is 180cm + 155cm + 180cm. Roller bearing axleboxes were fitted to these tenders by VR. Tank has not been replaced since preservation.

The loco sits on an isolated piece of track at Ongar station and its condition has deteriorated over the years.
Record Last Updated 31/08/2026


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