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TOPS Code/Class:	AE?		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)	SC - Short Code, Coaching Stock	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).	A - Passenger-carrying coaches	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:	Gangwayed Open Brake Coach
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.
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

AE1G	Mk.3b BFO (Open Brake First)
AE1H	Mk.3b BFO (Open Brake First)
AE21	Mk.1 BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE2A	Mk.2a BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE2C	Mk.2c BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE2D	Mk.2d BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE2E	Mk.2e BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE2F	Mk.2f BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE2Z	Mk.2 BSO (Open Brake Second)
AE4E

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
AE101		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.3b Brake First Open (BFO)	TBC
AE201		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.1 Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE203		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.2 Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE204		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.2a Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE205		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.2c Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE206		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.2d Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE207		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.2e Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE208		BR TOPS Carriage Diagram	Mk.2f Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE102.0A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE201.0C		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE203.0A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code	Mk.2 Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE204.0B		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE204.1B		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE205.0B		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code	Mk.2c Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE205.1A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code	Mk.2c Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE206.1A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code	Mk.2d Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE207.0A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code	Mk.2e Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE207.1A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code	Mk.2e Brake Second Open (BSO)	TBC
AE208.1B		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE209.0A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE210.0A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		TBC
AE401.0A		BR TOPS Carriage Design Code		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 14 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
9200-9276	AE21	183	Mk.1 Brake Open Second (BSO)	77	New	BR, Doncaster	1955-1956	30170
9277-9321	AE21	183	Mk.1 Brake Open Second (BSO)	45	New	BR, Doncaster	1956	30244
9322-9362	AE21	183	Mk.1 Brake Open Second (BSO)	41	New	Gloucester RCW	1959	30443
9363-9380	AE21	184	Mk.1 Brake Open Second (BSO)	18	New	BR, Wolverton	1963	30698
9381-9416	AE2Z	185	Mk.2 Brake Open Second (BSO)	36	New	BR, Derby	1966	30757
9417-9425	AE2A	180	Mk.2a Brake Open Second (BSO)	9	New	BR, Derby	1967	30777
9426-9438	AE2A	180	Mk.2a Brake Open Second (BSO)	13	New	BR, Derby	1968	30788
9439-9448	AE2C	186	Mk.2c Brake Open Second (BSO)	10	New	BR, Derby	1970-1971	30798
9449-9478	AE2C	186	Mk.2c Brake Open Second (BSO)	30	New	BR, Derby	1970	30820
9479-9495	AE2D	187	Mk.2d Brake Open Second (BSO)	17	New	BR, Derby	1971	30824
9496-9509	AE2E	188	Mk.2e Brake Open Second (BSO)	14	New	BR, Derby	1972	30838
9510-9539	AE2F	189	Mk.2f Brake Open Second (BSO)	30	New	BR, Derby	1974	30861
9800-9810	AE4E	AE401	Mk.2e Unclassified Open Brake (BUO)	11	Conversion	Railcare, Wolverton	1999
17173-17175	AE1G	AE101	Mk.3b Open Brake First (BFO)	3	New	BR, Derby	1986	30990

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
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 250 listings (with 140 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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