AM ESSO 2232 Fuel Oil Tank Built 1944
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| AM ESSO 2232 Fuel Oil Tank Built 1944 |
| Present Location |
East Lancashire |
| County Location |
Greater Manchester |
| Designed For |
AM |
| Build Location |
Wakefield |
| Built By |
Charles Roberts |
| General Type |
4w Class B Tank |
| First Number |
AM 3159 |
| Present Number |
ESSO 2232 |
| Registration Number |
LMSR 158342 |
| Commodity |
Fuel Oil |
| TOPS Code |
TTP |
| Owner |
Bury Standard 4 Freight Wagon Group |
| Diagram Number |
RCH 1927 |
| Status |
Restored |
| Condition |
Superficial work needed |
| Capacity (tons) |
14 |
| Operating |
Yes |
| Stored |
In the open |
| Number of Wheels |
4 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheelbase |
10 ft |
| Rarity |
Many |
| Additional Notes |
SMBP design. Acquired by Esso from Air Ministry after World War II. Ex Class A Aviation Spirit Tank - heating coils & bottom outlets fitted, centre side ladder. |
| Inspected By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| Date Inspected |
13/04/2013 |
| Main Photo Taken By |
Neil Dix |
| Date of Image |
10/03/2018 |
| Record Last Updated |
09/09/2026 |
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