BR DB 978121 Ballast/Sleeper Wagon Built 1961
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| 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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