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TOPS Code/Class:	438		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).	4 - Electric Multiple Units (DC)	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:	4-TC 4-car Unpowered Multiple Unit
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.	8001-8034
Status:	Defunct
Date On:	c1986
Origins:	Reclassified from 491
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

438/0	4-TC 4-car Unpowered Multiple Unit
438/1	3/5-TC 3/5-car Unpowered Multiple Unit

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

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
70812-70843	438	920	Class 438 TBSK	32	Conversion	BR, York	1967	30765
70844-70871	438	930	Class 438 TFK	28	Conversion	BR, York	1967	30766
71162-71167	438	930	Class 438 TFK	6	Conversion	BR, York	1974	30856
76270-76332	438	900	Class 438 DTSO	63	Conversion	BR, York	1967	30764
76943-76948	438	900	Class 438 DTSO	6	Conversion	BR, York	1974	30857

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
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Photos - External
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Listings
There are 17 listings (with 17 distinct numbers) for this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

Notes
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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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