One at each end of the wagon holds the panels in place longitudinally, while one near the centre sets the transverse position. The stanchions are painted yellow but only minimal repainting of the wagons was involved. The TOPS code of YKA was resurrected for these conversions, with a new non-fishy 'fishkind' of Osprey applied!

British Rail departmental wagons are wagons used by British Rail and their successors Railtrack and Network Rail for departmental purposes. Many vehicles are named after aquatic creatures (including fish, mammals, birds and mythical creatures), these names started life as telegraphic codes. [1] ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Ellis, Iain (2019).

2010年11月9日 · YKA 'Osprey' Originally built as YWA 1952-1962 For Carrying Track Panels And Sleepers converted in 2009 with fitting of Stanchions to allow track panels to be carried without straps

2024年6月14日 · According to my wagon-spotters' guide the YKA Ospreys date back to as early as 1952 (built by Head Wightson and later GR Turner) and now average around 70 years old. But inexplicably there seems to be no proper plan to replace them.

YKA (2) 2009-'Osprey' Bogie Track Panel Flat Wagon: DB996xxx : YLA: 1982-current 'Mullet' Bogie Rail Wagon: DC967500~DC967649: Ex BRA: YLO ... Bogie Crane Runner/Match Wagon/Reach Wagon/Barrier : YTV : Bogie Brake Van: DS56xxx : YTX-2006: Bogie Brake Van: DS56xxx : YUV : Bogie General Materials Wagon with Dropsides : YVA

YKA 'Osprey' - Track Panel Carrier Wagon (Borail) Number range 996102 - 997019 These wagons were converted in 2009 from YSA / YWA 'Salmon' wagons, allowing track panels to be secured without the need of strapping.

Long welded rail wagon, 67ft. overal length, 'Marlin' Designs/Diagrams ? Design codes and diagrams related to this code (and any sub-codes where relevant) are listed here. 15 designs/diagrams currently listed against this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

2024年11月4日 · The British Rail YKA wagon was a type of open wagon used for carrying bulk materials such as aggregates, ballast, and spoil. These wagons were introduced in the 1970s and were built with steel bodies and drop-down sides to allow for …

Long Welded Rail wagon 'Marlin' Current number: 975510 Any other previous number(s): SR EMU 10032 Notes: Moved to East Lancashire Railway 12/07 Livery: GREY Preserved Railway / Museum: East Lancashire Railway Categories: Preserved vehicles 975xxx series Not seen recently / to check

2024年2月16日 · The consist was a rake of 11 YKA 'Osprey' wagons,.which currently survive as they were not replaced by the Wascosa FEA-W wagons.