Rail Data TOPS Code/Class Details

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TOPS Code/Class:	ZCV		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).	V - Vacuum brakes
Description:	Ballast/Sleeper
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:	Defunct
Date On:	b1978
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

ZCV-C	Ballast/Sleeper, fixed sides 'Minnow'
ZCV-G	Ballast/Sleeper, drop sides, 'Tunny'
ZCV-H	Ballast/sleeper, drop sides, 'Plaice'
ZCV-J	Ballast/sleeper, fixed sides, 'Dace'
ZCV-K	Ballast, fixed sides (ex Lamprey) 'Crab'
ZCV-M	Ballast/spoil (ex HTV) 'Clam'
ZCV-N	Ballast/Spoil (ex ZEV) 'Puffin'
ZCV-Y	Ballast/spoil (ex HTV) 'Tope'
ZCV-Z	Ballast Spoil, fixed side, open

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
ZC002A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC002B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC003A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC003B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC004A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC004B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC004C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC004D		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC005A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC005B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC005C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Defunct
ZC006A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC006B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC007A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC008A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC009A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC009B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC013B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC013C		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC013D		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC013E		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC511A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC511B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC512A	ZCV	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZC513B		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 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
DB987100-DB987104	ZCV-H		22t 'Plaice' Ballast & Sleeper Wagon	5	Conversion	BR, Horwich	1978	3929
DB987105-DB987305	ZCV-H		22t 'Plaice' Ballast & Sleeper Wagon	201	Conversion	BR, Horwich	1979-1980	3970

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)
ZEV Catfish and ZFV Dogfish Ballast Hoppers
Clam, Rudd and Tope Ballast Wagon Rebuilds

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.
559	970557	ZCV	Unknown	Civil Engineers grey/yellow	Chester Wagon Works	c1995	With Transrail logo	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /26890769879 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
579	970569	ZCV	Unknown	Civil Engineers grey/yellow	Chester Wagon Works	c1995	With Transrail logo	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /38610897836 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
561	970166	ZCV	Unknown	Civil Engineers grey/yellow	Chester Wagon Works	c1995		https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /37949320154 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.

Listings
There are 3348 listings (with 1679 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
10:15 on Sun 15/10/2023	Thomas Young	Improved details