BR DB 989584 Ballast Wagon (Scrapped) Built 1961

BR DB 989584 Ballast Wagon (Scrapped) Built 1961

Present Location Telford Steam Railway
County Location Telford & Wrekin
Designed For BR
Built By Metro Cammell
General Type 4w Steel Side Tipper
Specific Type Mermaid
First Number DB 989584
Present Number DB 989584
Commodity Ballast
TOPS Code ZJV
Owner Telford (Horsehay) Steam Trust
Diagram Number 1/575
Lot Number 3330
Status Awaiting restoration
Condition Fair
Capacity (tons) 14
Operating Yes
Stored In the open
Number of Wheels 4
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 12 ft
Rarity Many
Additional Notes Scrapped at Telford Steam Railway 2015.
Inspected By Charles Best
Date Inspected 16/07/2008
Main Photo Taken By Simeon Gaskell
Date of Image 13/09/2009
Record Last Updated 05/10/2025

     








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