BR DB 982896 Ballast Hopper Built 1973

BR DB 982896 Ballast Hopper Built 1973

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Build Location Shildon
Built By BR
General Type Bogie Steel Hopper
Specific Type Sealion
First Number DB 982896
Present Number DB 982896
Commodity Ballast
TOPS Code YGH
Diagram Number 1/590
Lot Number 3802
Status Awaiting restoration
Condition Good
Capacity (tons) 40
Operating No
Stored Secure Building
Number of Wheels 8
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 23 ft
Rarity Many
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date Inspected 04/05/2026
Main Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 04/05/2026
Record Last Updated 13/07/2026

     








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