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TOPS Code/Class:	309		Previous	Next
TOPS Category: ?This is my own (unofficial) means to categorise TOPS codes based on what they relate to and whether they are long (4 characters, i.e. including sub-codes) or short (3 characters)	SM - Short Code, Multiple Units	In selection ?This works on your last-used TOPS selection, including any filters and sort orders. Buttons will not show if the current TOPS code was not in your last selection, or if you are at the beginning or end of the data set.
TOPS GENKOC: ?The first character of a TOPS code is known as the GENKOC and indicates the general type of rolling stock (e.g. 1xx are DMUs).	3 - Electric Multiple Units (originally AC only)	Overall ?This works on the overall TOPS code list without any filtering or sorting applied.
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
Description:	2/3/4-Car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM9)
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.	601-627r, later 309601-309627r
Status:	Defunct
Date On:	1972
Origins:	TOPS classification
Date Off:
Destiny:	Withdrawn
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

309/1	2-Car (later 4-car) Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM9)
309/2	4-Car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM9)
309/3	4-Car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM9)
309/4	4-Car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM9)

Designs/Diagrams ?Design codes and diagrams related to this code (and any sub-codes where relevant) are listed here.
1 designs/diagrams currently listed against this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
495	309	BR Pre-TOPS Carriage Diagram	Class 309 Griddle Car (ex DMU)	Defunct

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 19 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
61925-61931	309	418	Class 309 Motor Brake Corridor Second (MBSK)	7	New	BR, York	1962	30676
61932-61939	309	418	Class 309 Motor Brake Corridor Second (MBSK)	8	New	BR, York	1962	30680
61940-61947	309	421	Class 309 Driving Motor Brake Corridor Second (DMBSK)	8	New	BR, York	1963	30684
69100-69107	309	426	Class 309 TRB	8	New	BR, York	1963	30681
69108	309		Class 309 TG	1	Conversion	-	by1980
70253-70259	309	471	Class 309 TSOL	7	New	BR, York	1962	30677
71107-71110	309	469	Class 309 TSK	4	Conversion	BR, Wolverton	1974	30871
71111-71114	309	462	Class 309 TCK	4	Conversion	BR, Wolverton	1974	30872
71569-71572	309	EH220.0A	Class 309 TSOL	4	Conversion	BR, Wolverton	1981	30954
71573-71576	309	EH306.0A	Class 309 TCsoL	4	Conversion	BR, Wolverton	1981	30954
71754-71761	309	EH228.0A	Class 309 TSO	8	Conversion	BR, Wolverton	1981	31001
75637-75644	309	448	Class 309 DTCsoL	8	New	BR, York	1962	30679
75962-75968	309	448	Class 309 DTCsoL	7	New	BR, York	1962	30675
75969-75975	309	448	Class 309 DTCsoL	7	New	BR, York	1962	30678
75976-75983	309	447	Class 309 DTCOL	8	New	BR, York	1963	30682
75984-75991	309	446	Class 309 DTSOL	8	New	BR, York	1962	30683
309601-309608	309/1		Class 309/1 2-car EMU	8	New	BR, York	1960-1963
309611-309618	309/2		Class 309/2 4-car EMU	8	New	BR, York	1962-1963
309621-309627	309/3		Class 309/3 4-car EMU	7	New	BR, York	1962-1963

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 is 1 photo of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 54 listings (with 24 distinct numbers) for this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

Notes
No notes have been left yet. ?There may be some notes posted but which have not yet been approved.

Related Information
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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

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