BR 992329 'Mackerel' Ballast Hopper

BR 992329 'Mackerel' Ballast Hopper
Built By	Metro Cammell
Number	DB 992329
History
Built	1951
Diagram	1/583
Lot	2284
Type	4-wheel steel ballast hopper
Capacity	17 tons
Telegraphic code	MACKEREL
TOPS code	ZMV
Brakes	Vacuum fitted
Goods Wagons

DB 992329 is a 4-wheeled 17-ton steel ballast hopper, Telegraph code 'MACKEREL', TOPS code ZMV. It was built in 1951 by Metro Cammell to Diagram 1/583 Lot 2284.

The 'Mackerel' was vacuum braked with a single central hopper door operated from an end platform.

The Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey states this vehicle was inspected at the SVR in August 2006, but does not include a photograph.

See also

List of goods wagons

Links

• 992329 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line