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TOPS Code/Class:	SPA		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).	S - 2-axle 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:	Plate 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.

SPA-E	Coil/Dolophine
SPA-F	Plate/Pig Iron
SPA-L	Plate, fitted with long timber baulks

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
SP020A	SPA-E	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	46t GLW Plate Wagon	Current
SP020B	SPA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	46t GLW Plate Wagon	TBC
SP020C	SPA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	46t GLW Plate Wagon	Current
SP020D		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
SP021A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
SP021C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
SP021D		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 3 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
460000-460001	SPA		45t Plate Wagon	2	Conversion	BR, Ashford	1977	3914
460002-460601	SPA		45t Plate Wagon	600	New	BR, Shildon	1980	3839
460602-461101	SPA		45t Plate Wagon	500	New	BR, Shildon	1978	3962

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)
SPA Plate Wagons

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 2916 listings (with 466 distinct numbers) for this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

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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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