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TOPS Code/Class:	VGA		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).	V - Vans	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:	Van, Full Length Doors, Non-Ventilated
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
Date On:	?/?/1981
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

VGA-F

Van, Full Length Doors, Non-Ventilated

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
VG001A	VGA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	41t GLW High Door Van	TBC
VG001B	VGA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	47t GLW High Door Van	Current
VG001C	VGA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	41t GLW High Door Van	Current
VG001D	VGA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	46t GLW High Door Van (Experimental floor)	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
210400	VGA-F		24t Vanfit (sliding wall)	1	New	BR, Shildon	1981	4007
210401-210650	VGA-F		24t Vanfit (sliding wall)	250	New	BR, Shildon	1983	4023

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)
VGA/VKA Air-Braked Vans

Photos - Internal
There are 13 photos of this type (including any sub-codes). The 10 most recently added are shown below.

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 2314 listings (with 249 distinct numbers) for this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

Notes

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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