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TOPS Code/Class:	ZCA		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).	Z - 2/3-axle Departmental Wagons	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:	Ballast/Sleeper/Spoil
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.	Various
Status:	Current
Date On:	b1978
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

ZCA-B	Ballast/Sleeper, Sea Urchin (ex VBA)
ZCA-C	Ballast/Sleeper, Sea Urchin (ex VCA)
ZCA-D	Ballast/Sleeper, Sea Urchin (ex VDA)
ZCA-E	Ballast/sleeper, drop sides, 'Sole'
ZCA-L	Ballast/spoil, drop sides
ZCA-O	Ballast/Sleeper, Sea Urchin (ex OAA)
ZCA-P	Ballast/spoil (ex ZDA) 'Urchin'
ZCA-Q	Ballast/Sleeper, Sea Urchin (ex SPA)
ZCA-R	Ballast/spoil, drop sides (ex OCA) 'Seahorse'
ZCA-S	Ballast/spoil (ex Pike) 'Seahare'
ZCA-X	Ballast/Spoil, drop sides, Sea Horse (ex OCA) modified to work with railbourne plant

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
ZC010A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC011A	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC011B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC011C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC011D	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC012A	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC012B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC012C	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC012D	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC012E	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC012F	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC012G	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC014A	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC014B	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC015A	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC017A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC018A	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC019A	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC020E	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC020F		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC020G	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC021C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC021E	ZCA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
ZC164A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC505A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC514A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC515A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC515B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC515C	ZCA-R	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		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 no batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

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
VAA/VBA/VCA/VDA Air-Braked Vans
SPA Plate Wagons

Photos - Internal
There are 2 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.
575	982054	ZCA	Unknown	Civil Engineers grey/yellow	Chester Wagon Works	c1995		https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /37779618915 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.

Listings
There are 3802 listings (with 1110 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

Record edited 1 time.

Time / Date	Edited by	Change
10:12 on Sun 15/10/2023	Thomas Young	Improved details