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TOPS Code/Class:	ZFV		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 Hopper, centre & side chutes, 'Dogfish'
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:	c1979
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

ZFV-A

Ballast Hopper, centre & side chutes 24.5t, 'Dogfish'

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
ZF501A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZF501B		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
ZF501C		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 10 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
DB983000-DB983309	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	310	New	Charles Roberts	1957	2939
DB983577-DB983626	ZFV-A	1/587	24t Ballast Hopper (Dogfish)	50	New	BR, Shildon	1960	3329
DB983897-DB983920	ZFV-A	1/587	24t Ballast Hopper (Dogfish)	24	New	BR, Shildon	1961	3340
DB992711-DB992858	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	148	New	Charles Roberts	1956	2819
DB992859-DB993058	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	200	New	Metro-Cammell	1956	2820
DB993059-DB993148	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	90	New	Charles Roberts	1956	2821
DB993149-DB993309	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	161	New	Charles Roberts	1957	2822
DB993310-DB993470	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	161	New	Metro-Cammell	1957	2823
DB993471-DB993507	ZFV-A	1/587	24t 'Dogfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	37	New	Metro-Cammell/Chas Roberts	1957	2824
DB993567-DB993634	ZFV-A	1/587	24t Hopper Ballast Wagon (Dogfish)	68	New	BR, Shildon	1959	3255

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

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.
551	983897	ZFV	Unknown	Rusty	Chester Wagon Works	c1990		https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /37779610705 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
544	983002	ZFV	Unknown	Civil Engineers grey/yellow	Chester Wagon Works	c1990		https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /26890765519 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
552	983230	ZFV	Unknown	Rusty	Chester Wagon Works	c1990		https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /26890764129 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
403	983159	ZFV	Unknown	grey/yellow	Chester	17/10/1991	Visible in photo of 08702	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /martynhilbert /52571688165 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
567	993469	ZFV	Unknown	Rusty	Chester Wagon Works	c1995	With Mainline branding	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /153249843@N05 /38610904666 /	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
179	992929	ZFV	Unknown	Civil Engineers Grey/Yellow (Dutch).	Meldon Quarry.	16/04/2021	Preserved.	https: / /www.flickr.com /photos /nat37670 /51119741149	Approved, auto/admin Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.

Listings
There are 1742 listings (with 923 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
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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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Record edited 1 time.

Time / Date	Edited by	Change
12:06 on Sun 15/10/2023	Thomas Young	Improved details