BR DB 988443 Ballast/Sleeper Wagon Built 1960

BR DB 988443 Ballast/Sleeper Wagon Built 1960

Present Location Barry
County Location Vale of Glamorgan
Designed For BR
Build Location Shildon
Built By BR
General Type 4w Steel Open
Specific Type Grampus
First Number DB 988443
Present Number DB 988443
Commodity Ballast/Sleeper
TOPS Code ZBV
Diagram Number 1/574
Lot Number 3282
Status Restored
Condition Fair
Capacity (tons) 20
Operating No
Stored In the open
Number of Wheels 4
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 12 ft
Rarity Many
Additional Notes Returned to Vale of Glamorgan Railway from 2 year loan to P&BR 20/02/2009 to 2011. By 06/22 to Goodsheds development, positioned on the running track at Hood Road station, Barry. In use as a base for accommodation unit.
Grid Reference ST 11057 67422
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date Inspected 18/10/2025
Main Photo Taken By Mick Cottam
Date of Image 07/07/2012
Record Last Updated 09/08/2026

     








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