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TOPS Code/Class:	BMA		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)	SW - Short Code, Wagons	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).	B - Bogie Steel-Carrying Wagons (excluding coil carriers until 1983)	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).	A - Air brakes
Description:	Bogie Plate E, wide body
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:	Defunct
Date On:	c?/?/1984
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

BMA-A	Bogie Plate E, wide body, ex BDA
BMA-B	Bogie Plate E, wide body, ex BPA

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
BM001A	BMA-A	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
BM001B	BMA-B	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bo-Plate Wagon	Defunct
BM002A	BMA-B	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
BM002B	BMA-B	BR TOPS Wagon 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 no batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

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)
BCA/BDA Air-Braked Bogie Bolsters
BPA/BRA/BXA Bogie Steel Rebuilds

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.
539	965077	BMA	Unknown	Railfreight red	Fort William	c1986	The unique original BMA conversion, with drop-down doors. Derailed at Fort William c.1986. Doors were removed c.1987 and further BMA conversions were to that pattern.	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /eastfield /51884887577	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
540	965077	BMA	Unknown	Railfreight red	Fort William	c1986	The unique original BMA conversion, with drop-down doors. Derailed at Fort William c.1986. Doors were removed c.1987 and further BMA conversions were to that pattern.	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /eastfield /7198891010	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.

Listings
There are 246 listings (with 96 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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