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TOPS Code/Class:	PKA		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:	3-axle Articulated Two-Tier Car Transporter
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.

PKA-A
PKA-B
PKA-C	P.O. Comtic, 3 axle, control
PKA-D	P.O. Comtic, 3 axle, follower
PKA-G
PKA-H

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
PK001C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PK001D		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PK002C	PKA-C	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	47t GLW 3-axle Single-Deck Articulated Wagon - Commercial Vehicles	Defunct
PK002D	PKA-D	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	47t GLW 3-axle Single-Deck Articulated Wagon - Commercial Vehicles	Defunct
PK002E	PKA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PK002F	PKA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current

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 6 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
RLS92000-RLS92070r	PKA-A		'Autic' Articulated 3-axle Double-Deck Car Carrier	36	New	SNAV (France)	1979-1982
RLS92001-RLS92071r	PKA-B		'Autic' Articulated 3-axle Double-Deck Car Carrier	36	New	SNAV (France)	1979-1982
RLS92072-RLS92110r	PKA-A		'Autic' Articulated 3-axle Double-Deck Car Carrier	20	New	SNAV (France)	1979-1982
RLS92073-RLS92111r	PKA-B		'Autic' Articulated 3-axle Double-Deck Car Carrier	20	New	SNAV (France)	1979-1982
RLS92300-RLS92344r	PKA		27t 'Comtic' Articulated 3-axle Single-Deck Car Carrier	23	New	-	1981-1983
RLS92301-RLS92345r	PKA		27t 'Comtic' Articulated 3-axle Single-Deck Car Carrier	23	New	-	1981-1983

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)
PKA/PQA 3-axle Car Transporter Wagons

Photos - Internal
There are no photos of this type.

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 153 listings (with 46 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
To be added

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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