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TOPS Code/Class: MEA-A 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) LW - Long 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). M - Mineral Wagons (Excluding Hoppers) 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
Parent: MEA (Mineral, ex HEA)
Description: Mineral, ex HEA
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. 391001-391698r
Status: Current
Date On: ?/?/1989
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.
None found
Designs/Diagrams ?Design codes and diagrams related to this code (and any sub-codes where relevant) are listed here.
2 designs/diagrams currently listed against this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).
DesignClassSeriesDescriptionStatus
ME003B MEA-A BR TOPS Wagon Design Code Current
ME003C MEA-A 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 8 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).
Numbers Class Design Type Qty Origin Built/Converted Date/s Lot
391000-391045 MEA-A Mineral Box Wagon 46 Conversion RFS, Doncaster 1990
391046-391082 MEA-A Mineral Box Wagon 37 Conversion ABB, Crewe 1993
391101-391160 MEA-A 31.4t Mineral Box Wagon 60 Conversion RFS, Doncaster 1994-1995
391201-391240 MEA-A 31.4t Mineral Box Wagon 40 Conversion RFS, Doncaster 1996
391241-391340 MEA-A 31.4t Mineral Box Wagon 100 Conversion Marcroft, Stoke 1996-1997
391341-391360 MEA-A 31.4t Mineral Box Wagon 20 Conversion EWS, Barry/Thornaby 1996-1997
391361-391630 MEA-A 31.4t Mineral Box Wagon 270 Conversion Marcroft, Stoke 1997-1998
391631-391698 MEA-A 31.4t Mineral Box Wagon 68 Conversion Wabtec, Doncaster 2004
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 3 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.
6 391234 MEA-A ME003B Loadhaul Black. Swansea Burrows Yard. 25/03/2018 https: / /flickr.com /photos /nat37670 /40338000364 /in /photolist-24swN9U ball graphicApproved, semi/self
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7 391232 MEA-A ME003B Loadhaul Black. Swansea Burrows Yard. 25/03/2018 https: / /flickr.com /photos /nat37670 /39237677480 /in /photolist-22MimuG ball graphicApproved, semi/self
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Listings
There are 5050 listings (with 641 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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