PO VTG 60580 Petroleum Tank built 1966

PO VTG 60580 Petroleum Tank built 1966

PO VTG 60580 Petroleum Tank built 1966
PO VTG 60580 Petroleum Tank built 1966

 

Present Location Telford
County Location Telford & Wrekin
Designed For PO
Built by Charles Roberts
Where built Wakefield
General type 4w Class B Tank
First Number SMBP 3338
Present Number VTG 60580
Other numbers BPO 60580
Registration Number BR 1709
TOPS code TTA
Owner Telford Steam Railway
Diagram number TT091E
Status Awaiting decision
Capacity (tons) 32
Operating Yes
Stored In the open
Number of Wheels 4
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 15 ft
Rarity Few
Notes Built as Class B Black tank for SMBP and later numbered in the 65xxx range under TOPS. Converted to Class A spec in 1980's and renumbered in 60xxx range and painted Dove Grey. Final run 15/11/22 Grangemouth-Gascoigne Wood. Survived scrap being used internally at Gascoigne before sale and movement to Telford August 2023.
Inspected by William Snook
Date of Inspection 06/05/2024
Photo by William Snook
Photo Date 06/05/2024
Date Record Last Updated 29/07/2024

 
 
 

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