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TOPS Code/Class:	308		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)	SM - Short Code, Multiple Units	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).	3 - Electric Multiple Units (originally AC only)	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).	* - Not defined by code
Description:	3/4-car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM8)
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.	133-165, 313-321, 453-455
Status:	Defunct
Date On:	1972
Origins:	TOPS classification
Date Off:
Destiny:	Withdrawn
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

308/1	4-car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM8)
308/2	4-car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM8)
308/3	3-car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM8)
308/4	4-car Electric Multiple Unit (previously AM8)

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

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 17 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
61689-61691	308	415	Class 308 Motor Brake Second Open (MBSO)	3	New	BR, York	1961	30695
61883-61891	308	417	Class 308 Motor Brake Second (MBS)	9	New	BR, York	1961	30653
61892-61915	308	417	Class 308 Motor Brake Second (MBS)	24	New	BR, York	1961	30657
62431-62434	308/4		Class 308/4 MBSO	4	Conversion		1971
68011-68019	308	497	Class 308 MLV	9	New	BR, York	1961	30701
70611-70619	308	451	Class 308 TCsoL	9	New	BR, York	1961	30654
70620-70652	308	451	Class 308 TCsoL	33	New	BR, York	1961	30658
75741-75743	308	436	Class 308 DTSO	3	New	BR, York	1961	30694
75878-75886	308	444	Class 308 DTSOL	9	New	BR, York	1961	30652
75887-75895	308	445	Class 308 DTS	9	New	BR, York	1961	30655
75896-75928	308	444	Class 308 DTSOL	33	New	BR, York	1961	30656
75929-75961	308	445	Class 308 DTS	33	New	BR, York	1961	30659
75992-75994	308	436	Class 308 DTSO	3	New	BR, York	1961	30696
308133-308165	308/1		Class 308/1 4-car EMU	33	New	BR, York	1961
308313-308321	308/2		Class 308/2 4-car EMU	9	New	BR, York	1961
308453-308455	308/3		Class 308/3 3-car EMU	3	New	BR, York	1961
308991-308995	308			5	Conversion

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)

Photos - Internal
There are 2 photos of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 102 listings (with 48 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
10:22 on Tue 29/08/2023	Thomas Young	Key photo added