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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
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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.

PRA-C

P.O. China clay, curtain roof, 2 axle

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
PR001A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PR001B	PRA-C	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	35.5t GLW Covered Box Wagon - China Clay	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 2 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
RLS6303-RLS6316	PRA-C	PR001A	25.3t China Clay Wagon	14	Conversion	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1983
RLS95900	PRA-C		24t Open Box Wagon	1	Conversion	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1982

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 is 1 photo of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 28 listings (with 14 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 is one drawing referenced for this TOPS code.

Views ? Which views does the drawing include? S = side elevation E = end elevation P = plan view D = detail (scrap views, sections etc)	Quality ? How much detail is in the drawing? High - all/most detail included Medium - some detail omitted Low - basic diagram	Comment	Origins	Source
SEP	High		Drawn by Colin Craig	Modelling the British Rail Era (Ian Fleming et al, Santona, 2001)

Data History
Record added 01/01/2020 by Thomas Young

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Record edited 1 time.

Time / Date	Edited by	Change
20:43 on Thu 09/06/2022	Thomas Young	Key photo added