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Esso Tank Wagon No. 1869

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Photos: Robert Frise - Esso No. 1869 in freight train outside Wembley Shed

This tank wagon was formerly owned by Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd., who donated to the QRS in 1982.

This is a 4-wheeled steel wagon with a welded steel barrel carried on four timber cross beams.


Origin :- Esso / LMS Date Built :- 1939 Number :- LMS - 165340
Esso -1869
Diagram :- - Lot :- -
Capacity :- 4000 gallon or
14 tons oil maximum
Tare Weight :- 10 tons 9qrs Gross Weight :- 24 tons
Type :- Heavy Oil Builder :- LMS Wheelbase :- 10' 0"
Owner :- QRS Status :- Restored Location :- Upyard

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