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TOPS Code/Class:	BLA (3)		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).	B - Bogie Steel-Carrying Wagons (excluding coil carriers until 1983)	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:	Bogie Steel, 3 cradles
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.	910xxx
Status:	Current
Date On:	c?/?/1994
Origins:	Converted from BBA
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Similar/re-used codes ?TOPS codes have often been re-used. If there are any other known uses, they will be listed here.
BLA (1) Bogie Steel Carrier, prototype, AB (?/?/1976-?/?/1982)
BLA (2) Bogie Bolster D, Disc Brakes (?/?/1985-?/?/1985)

Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

BLA-A	Bogie Steel (ex BBA), 3 cradles
BLA-P (2)	Bogie Steel (ex BBA), 3 cradles
BLA-T	Bogie Steel, 3 cradles, rebogied

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
BL001A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
BL001B	BLA-A	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Cradle-fitted Steel Coil Carrier	Current
BL001C	BLA-A	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Cradle-fitted Steel Coil Carrier	Current
BL001D	BLA-A	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Cradle-fitted Steel Coil Carrier	Current
BL001J	BLA-P (1)	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Cradle-fitted Steel Coil Carrier	TBC
BL002A	BLA-T	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Steel, 3 cradles, rebogied	Current
BL002B	BLA-T	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Bogie Cradle-fitted Steel Coil Carrier.	Current

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)

Photos - Internal
There are 7 photos of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 1715 listings (with 263 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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