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TOPS Code/Class:	PFA		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:	Flat 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:	Current
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

PFA-A	Bogie Carflat
PFA-C	P.O. Flat, container carrier
PFA-D	2-axle Special Flat
PFA-F	Bogie Container Carrying Flat
PFA-R	Bogie Flat Special
PFA-S	P.O. Flat, small container, 2 axle
PFA-T	Transfesa Flat, 2 axle

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
PF005A	PFA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Flat Wagon	TBC
PF006A	PFA-D	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	41t GLW Freightliner (Prototype)	TBC
PF007A	PFA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	80t GLW Bogie Container Carrying Wagon	Defunct
PF007B	PFA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	80t GLW Bogie Container Wagon	Defunct
PF007D	PFA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Container Carrying Wagon	Defunct
PF007E	PFA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Container Carrying Wagon	Defunct
PF008A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF008B	PFA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PF008D	PFA-S	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	2 Axle Container Flat Wagon with Translift Turntable	TBC
PF009A	PFA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Container Carrying Wagon	Defunct
PF010A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF010B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF010C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF011A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF012A	PFA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PF012B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF012D		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF013A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF013B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF022B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF031A	PFA-D	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	46t GLW Zinc Block Wagon	TBC
PF032A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PF034A	PFA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PF034B	PFA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PF035A	PFA-T	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Transfesa Flat, 2 axle	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 30 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
PLAS6330	PFA		PFA	1	Conversion	-	1987
BNFL91000-BNFL91029	PFA	PF008A	32.5t Skip-carrier Wagon	30	Conversion	BR, Shildon	1983
GMC92500-GMC92509	PFA	PF007A	61t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	10	New	Remafer (France)	1981
GMC92510-GMC92540	PFA-R	PF007B	60t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	31	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1982
GMC92541-GMC92542	PFA-R	PF007E	60t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	2	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1985
RLS92543-RLS92562	PFA	PF010A	62.1t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	20	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1985
AVON92563-AVON92579	PFA-R	PF007D	61t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	17	New	Powell Duffryn, Cardiff	1985
GMC92580-GMC92588	PFA-R	PF007B	60t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	9	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1986
BRT92600-BRT92601	PFA	PF032A	29.4t Container Flat Wagon	2	Conversion	Procor, Wakefield	1986
BRT92603-BRT92609	PFA	PF008B	35.3t Container Flat Wagon	7	Conversion	Procor, Wakefield	1986
RLS92610-RLS92631	PFA	PF010A	62.1t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	22	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1985
RLS92632-RLS92635	PFA	PF010A	62.1t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	4	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1986
RLS92636-RLS92651	PFA-R	PF010A	62.1t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	16	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1985/1986
PR92690-PR92702	PFA	PF008B	35.3t Container Flat Wagon	13	Conversion	Procor, Wakefield	1986
CAWD92703-CAWD92810	PFA	PF012A	30.5t Container Flat Wagon	108	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1986
CAWD92811-CAWD92864	PFA	PF012A	30.5t Container Flat Wagon	54	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1987
CAWD92865-CAWD92874	PFA	PF012A	30.5t Container Flat Wagon	10	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1989
RLS92953-RLS92963	PFA	PF013A	77.3t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	11	Conversion	Powell Duffryn, Cardiff	1986
F93000	PFA-D	PF006A	29t Container Flat Wagon	1	New	BR, Shildon	1981
PR93200	PFA	PF011A	25.5t Container Flat Wagon	1	New	Procor, Wakefield	1986
PR93201-PR93240	PFA	PF012B	29.7t Container Flat Wagon	40	New	Procor, Wakefield	1987
TIPH93242-TIPH93281	PFA	PF010B	62.5t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	40	New	Rautaruukki (Finland)	1987-1988
TIPH93282-TIPH93289	PFA	PF013B	67.1t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	8	Conversion	Powell Duffryn, Cardiff	1987
TIPH93290-TIPH93489	PFA	PF010C	62t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	200	New	Rautaruukki (Finland)	1988-1989
BNFL95050	PFA-C	PF013A	30.5t Flat Wagon	1	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1991
BRT95051-BRT95074	PFA-D	PF031A	35.3t Zinc Block Flat Wagon	24	New	Powell Duffryn, Cardiff	1968
EDC95420-EDC95431	PFA	PF010E	Bogie Container Flat Wagon	12	New	-	1989
TWT95450-TWT95461	PFA-R	PF005A	31.5t Bogie Flat Wagon	12	New	Procor, Wakefield	1977
RLS95470-RLS95486	PFA	PF009A	61.7t Bogie Container Flat Wagon	17	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1983
SRL95490-SRL95491	PFA		Bogie Container Flat Wagon	2	Conversion	-	TBC

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)
OAA/OBA Air-Braked Opens
FSA/FTA Bogie Container Wagons
FLA Lowliner Bogie Container Wagons

Photos - Internal
There are 8 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.
21	92524	PFA	Unknown		St Blazey Depot	19/03/1998		https: / /flickr.com /photos /nat37670 /45588098684 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.

Listings
There are 1692 listings (with 654 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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