SR 003 Bulleid 5500 gallon

SR 003 Bulleid 5500 gallon

Present Location Swanage
Designed For SR
Type & Original Water Capacity (gallons) Bulleid 5500 gallon
Original Coal Capacity (tons) 5
Year Entered Service 2017
Chassis Build Year 2014
Chassis Type Bulleid Standard Frame 3 axle
Wheelbase 6ft 6in + 6ft 6in
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Tank Fitted Date 2014
Current Water Capacity (gallons) 5500
Current Coal Capacity (tons) 5
Scoop Fitted Never Fitted
Allocated To 34072 SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2
Present Number 003
Owner Southern Locomotives Ltd
Status Operational
Locomotives Used with this Tender November 2015- August 2017 Tender completed and stored awaiting completion of overhaul of 34072 SR Battle of Britain 4-6-2

August 2017 - Nov/Dec 2018 34072 SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2

Nov/Dec 2018 - May/June 2019 Spare (34072 ran with 3363 Bulleid 5500 gallon)

May/June 2019 - 2/8/2023 34072 SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2

3/8/2023 - at least 2/9/2023 (may be later) Spare (34072 ran with Bulleid 5500 gallon tender no.3305)

By 14/10/2023 - to date 34072 SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2
Additional Notes New build tender. The chassis was built by Southern Locomotives Ltd between 2013 and 2014. The tank was constructed by Adam Dalgleish Engineering of Stockton on Tees and has cut down raves. The number 003 is that allocated to it by Southern Locomotives Ltd. Built for use with 34072 SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2, it was first coupled to 34072 in August 2017.
Main Photo Taken By Ben Scott
Date of Image 13/04/2026
Record Last Updated 22/05/2026


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