Tender

Tender

The tender is of the standard B.R. No. 1B, 4,725 gallon type, holding 7 tons of coal. It is carried on six wheels of 3ft. 3.5in. diameter. Extra 500 gallons capacity over B.R. No. 1 type for operation over routes not provided with water troughs.

The tank is welded and has a rectangular coal bunker narrower than the tank.

Two external feed water sieve boxes are provided to collect dirt and foreign matter from water before passing to the injectors, the sieve portion being easily withdrawn for cleaning or renewal purposes. Water pick up gear is provided.

The wheels, axle and axlebox assembly for the tender is similar to that for the pony truck of the engine.

Locker accommodation on the tender front includes a food cupboard with detachable stainless steel lining for easy cleaning.

Historical Notes

The lot 242 clans - the first 5 where going to the Southern Region and were to be fitted with the B.R 1B tenders without any water pick up arrangement. The next 10 clans of lot 242 were to be fitted with the B.R IC tender which had the water pick up gear.

The first five tenders for 72010 - 014 were numbered 1186 - 1190, but these tenders had their numbers changed along with the other ten tenders and were allocated to 9F's that were still being built when the cancellation order came for the lot 242 clans.

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