Rail Data TOPS Code/Class Details

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TOPS Code/Class:	PBA (1)		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).	P - Private-Owner Wagons (2/3-axle only from 1990)	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 Covered Hopper Wagon
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:
Origins:
Date Off:	01/1990
Destiny:	Recoded to JAA/JBA
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Similar/re-used codes ?TOPS codes have often been re-used. If there are any other known uses, they will be listed here.
PBA (2) 2-axle Covered Hopper (01/1990-)

Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

PBA-K	Bogie Covered Hopper Wagon
PBA-L	Bogie Covered Hopper Wagon

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
PB001A	PBA-K	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	92t GLW Covered Hopper - Potash	TBC
PB001B	PBA (1)	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PB002A	PBA-L	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	102t GLW Covered Hopper - Tripolyphosphate	TBC
PB003A	PBA-K	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	80t GLW Covered Hopper Wagon (China Clay)	TBC
PB004A	PBA-K	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	88t GLW Hopper Wagon - Cement	TBC
PB004C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PB005A (1)	PBA-K	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Covered Hopper	Defunct
PB008A	PBA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PB008B	PBA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PB009A		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 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
PR11300-PR11312	PBA-L	PB002A	71t Bogie Tripolyphosphate Tank Wagon	12	New	Charles Roberts, Wakefield	1972
STS11401-STS11434	PBA-K	PB001A	63t Bogie Covered Potash Hopper	34	New	Charles Roberts, Wakefield	1972
TRL11600-TRL11634	PBA-K	PB003A	57t Bogie Covered China Clay Hopper	35	New	Fauvet-Girel (France)	1982
RLS11800-RLS11815	PBA-K	PB004A	66t Bogie Covered Cement Clinker Hopper	16	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1982
TRL13500-TRL13524	PBA (1)	PB005A (1)	Bogie Covered General Purpose Hopper	25	New	Cadoux, Paris (France)	1983

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 no photos of this type.

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 240 listings (with 184 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

Record edited 2 times.

Time / Date	Edited by	Change
15:31 on Tue 09/11/2021	Thomas Young	First-use indicator added
21:56 on Wed 10/02/2021	Thomas Young	Improved dates