8F 48706

[SteveB]

Hi everyone

I’ve nearly finished building an MOK 8F to S7 and my chosen prototype is 48706 as it appeared on S & D in the 1960’s. I recently discovered that its tender was a ‘part welded Mk1’. What I haven’t been able to find out is the number of the tender. I’ve just about to order a set of plates from Severn Mill, so I’m hoping that some of the experts on this forum might have an idea?

Any help would be gratefully received.

Regards

Steve

 

[adrian]

According to the Wild Swan loco profile 8706 was originally coupled to tender 10731 - not sure if that was still the case on the S&D.

 

[SteveB]

Hi Adrian

Thanks, but I think that was the original Mk2 tender. I may well end up using that number though if I can't find the proper one. I dare say most people wouldn't notice that its wrong! It would just be nice if it could be the right one.

Regards

Steve

 

[Dog Star]

... I think that was the original Mk2 tender. I may well end up using that number though if I can't find the proper one. I dare say most people wouldn't notice that its wrong!

WT is a very attentive audience... .

WT has a few who might just remember when you are least expecting someone to notice... .

 

[SteveB]

WT has a few who might just remember when you are least expecting someone to notice.

If thats the only fault they can find, then I think I'll be happy. Actually, I'll probably number it 10676 which I think was a Mk1 part welded and it also had an external sieve, so although it may be wrong, it won't be quite as wrong.....

 

[SteveB]

I've been reliably informed that the tender number was 10428. Unless someone knows better..............?

Regards

Steve

 

[Lancastrian]

Steve,

48706 was paired with a part welded tender from Dec 1963 to withdrawal. However, be aware that the rear water breather pipes were rectangular and attached to the rear coal space bulkhead.

Ian

 

[SteveB]

Hi Ian

Thanks for the info. Any idea what the tender number actually was? I'm going to get a special etch done so I can convert one of the MOK tenders. Yes, I know about the rectangular breathers. In fact I've already done the design, I just need a bit of time to prepare it ready for the etchers. I'll be using PPD. Normally get great service from them.

Regards

Steve

 

[Lancastrian]

Steve,

I had planned to get up to the NRM at York to peruse the 8F Engine History cards, but haven't had the time so far ! That in theory should unearth the tender pairings.

Ian

 

[SteveB]

Hi Ian

I appreciate the thought anyway. I'm told that the cards often didn't get updated at this time, perhaps they didn't see the point. I probably shouldn't admit to this but I've guessed at the number! Its a correct number for the type and style of the tender though and the manufacturing date is correct for the number, so it'll only be slightly wrong.

Regards

Steve