BR DB 978121 Ballast/Sleeper Wagon Built 1961

BR DB 978121 Ballast/Sleeper Wagon Built 1961

Present Location Bristol Princes Wharf
County Location Bristol
Designed For BR
Build Location Ashford
Built By BR
General Type Bogie Steel Open
Specific Type Turbot
First Number B 923831
Present Number DB 978121
Commodity Ballast/Sleeper
TOPS Code YCV
Owner M Shed, Bristol
Diagram Number 1/479
Lot Number 3343
Status Restored
Condition Good
Capacity (tons) 34
Operating Yes
Stored In the open
Number of Wheels 8
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 22 ft 6 in
Rarity Many
Additional Notes Rebuilt from 30t Bogie Bolster Shildon 1982, lot 4021, design YC502A. Converted to passenger 'coach'
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date Inspected 19/02/2026
Main Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 19/02/2026
Record Last Updated 27/02/2026

     








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