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TOPS BRAKTY: ?The third character of many TOPS codes is the BRAKTY, indicating the type of braking equipment fitted (e.g. A indicates air brakes). * - Not defined by code
Parent: 31 (A1A-A1A Diesel Locomotive)
Description: A1A-A1A Diesel Locomotive
Numbers: ?Numbers are only shown where the ranges were limited. Otherwise, refer to the listings section below. The letter r after the numbers indicates this is a range, with not all numbers in the sequence used.
Status: Current
Date On: 09/1973
Origins: Reclassified (TOPS)
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.
None found
Designs/Diagrams ?Design codes and diagrams related to this code (and any sub-codes where relevant) are listed here.
3 designs/diagrams currently listed against this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).
DesignClassSeriesDescriptionStatus
31-4AX 31/4 BR TOPS Loco Design Code Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco TBC
31-4BX 31/4 BR TOPS Loco Design Code Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco TBC
31-4CX 31/4 BR TOPS Loco Design Code Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco TBC
Batches ?Batches of numbers built or converted to this TOPS code are listed below. Note that only codes that were wholly to this code will appear, otherwise refer to the listings section for other numbers.
There are 5 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).
Numbers Class Design Type Qty Origin Built/Converted Date/s Lot
31400 31/4 Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco 1 Conversion 1988
31401-31419 31/4 Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco 19 Renumbered 1974
31420-31424 31/4 Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco 5 Conversion 1974-1975
31425-31468 31/4 Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco 44 Conversion 1983-1985
31469 31/4 Class 31/4 A1A-A1A Diesel Loco 1 Conversion 1988
Profiles ?Profiles provide an overview of the histories of various types of train. Profiles that are relevant to this TOPS class/code are listed below. If no profiles are shown, try looking under the parent code (in main details section above)
Photos - Internal
There are 2 photos of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
ID Number TOPS Design Livery Photo location Photo date Comment Source ?Shows the approval status of each photolink. Hover over an icon for an explanation.
378 31455 (R) 31/4 Unknown Regional Railways Leyland Station 13/05/1994 https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /martynhilbert /52633646908 / ball graphicApproved, auto/admin
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383 31421 31/4 Unknown Regional Railways Kirkham and Wesham 08/06/1994 https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /martynhilbert /52627045456 / ball graphicApproved, auto/admin
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Listings
There are 133 listings (with 77 distinct numbers) for this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).


Notes
Note added Mon 23/03/2020 by Thomas Young
Category: Modifications/Conversions
An additional eight conversions (31469 to 31476) were proposed in autumn 1984 (for conversion during 1985) but were not proceeded with.
Source: Rail Enthusiast Magazine issue 40 (January 1985), p44

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Dimensions ?Dimensions are normally recorded against design/diagram numbers. They can be recorded against batches, lots or TOPS codes if the design/diagram is not available.
There are no dimensions recorded for this TOPS code.
Drawings ?Drawings are normally referenced to specific design/diagram numbers. They can be recorded against batches, lots or TOPS codes if the design/diagram is not available. If no drawings are listed here, try looking at related designs/diagrams (above).
There are no drawings referenced for this TOPS code.
Data History
Record added 01/01/2020 by Thomas Young
Record edited 1 time.
Time / DateEdited byChange
09:27 on Tue 29/08/2023Thomas YoungKey photo added