are 56xx and 66xx preserved tanks fitted with a small ejector

[Blandford1969]

Hi all,

 

I am doing some work in relation to the vacuum brakes as used on the GWR. My reference says that the 56xx and 66xx tanks were fitted with a small ejector for shunting purposes (basicly the same fitting as on the 15xx class).

 

Does anyone know if they are still fitted on preserved examples?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Duncan

[ringo]

Hi all,

 

I am doing some work in relation to the vacuum brakes as used on the GWR. My reference says that the 56xx and 66xx tanks were fitted with a small ejector for shunting purposes (basicly the same fitting as on the 15xx class).

 

Does anyone know if they are still fitted on preserved examples?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Duncan

 

Yes they are fitted fitted with a simple single cone ejector, as opposed to a 4 cone or combination brake.

 

R

[Tom Bayford]

i know from experience that they are fitted with an ejector and a vacum pump

[Wherry Lines]

There are around 9 examples in various states of restoration. 5 of these are operational, so I would imagine at least some of them still retain such equipment (although it may be inoperative). It might be worth contacting the relevant parties to find out?

[Blandford1969]

Thanks for that, will take that line of enquiry.