PO VTG 60580 Petroleum Tank Built 1966
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| PO VTG 60580 Petroleum Tank Built 1966 |
| Present Location |
Telford Steam Railway |
| County Location |
Telford & Wrekin |
| Designed For |
PO |
| Build Location |
Wakefield |
| Built By |
Charles Roberts |
| General Type |
4w Class B Tank |
| First Number |
SMBP 3338 |
| Later Numbers |
BPO 60580 |
| Present Number |
VTG 60580 |
| Registration Number |
BR 1709 |
| Commodity |
Petroleum |
| TOPS Code |
TTA |
| Owner |
Telford Steam Railway |
| Diagram Number |
TT091E |
| Status |
Awaiting decision |
| Condition |
Good |
| Capacity (tons) |
32 |
| Operating |
Yes |
| Stored |
In the open |
| Number of Wheels |
4 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheelbase |
15 ft |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Additional 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 Inspected |
06/05/2024 |
| Main Photo Taken By |
William Snook |
| Date of Image |
06/05/2024 |
| Record Last Updated |
05/10/2025 |
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