Friday 3 March 2017

DB996530 YKA wagon, Eastleigh, 24th February 2017


50t rail flat wagons are rather interesting, since their underframes are relatively ancient. This example is actually relatively new, being built by Teeside B&E in 1958, other examples go back to 1952.

DB996530 is a YKA 'Osprey' most recently converted in 2009 when the stanchions were fitted.

Teesside Bridge & Engineering - were located at Cargo Fleet, Middlesborough, and were part of Dorman Long.