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TOPS Code/Class:	PAA		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).	P - Private-Owner Wagons (2/3-axle only from 1990)	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:	2-axle Covered Hopper Wagon
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.
Status:	Current
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

PAA-A	P.O. Covhop, 2 axle
PAA-B	P.O. Covhop, 2 axle, ex Presflo
PAA-C	P.O. Covhop, 2 axle, china clay
PAA-E
PAA-F
PAA-G	P.O. Covhop, 2 axle, dolomite
PAA-S	P.O. Covhop, 2 axle, sand

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

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
PA004C	PAA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PA005A	PAA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	46t GLW Covered Hopper - Lime	TBC
PA008A	PAA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper - Lime	TBC
PA008B	PAA-F	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper - Lime	TBC
PA009A	PAA-E	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper Wagon - Grain	TBC
PA009B	PAA-A	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper Wagon - Urea	TBC
PA010A	PAA-C	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper Wagon - China Clay	TBC
PA011A	PAA-G	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper Wagon	TBC
PA012A	PAA-S	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	51t GLW Covered Hopper Wagon - Sand	TBC
PA012B	PAA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PA013A	PAA-B	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PA014A	PAA	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		TBC
PA015A	PAA-S	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PA016A	PAA-S	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
PA017A	PAA-S	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		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 11 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
BIS7825-BIS7844	PAA-S	PA012A	36.5t Covered Sand Hopper	20	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1983
BIS7950-BIS7970	PAA-S	PA012A	36.5t Covered Sand Hopper	21	New	W H Davis, Langwith Junction	1981-1982
BIS7971-BIS7984	PAA-S	PA012B	Covered Sand Hopper	14	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1981
BIS7985-BIS7989	PAA-S		Covered Sand Hopper	5	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1981
BRT8050-BRT8118	PAA-F	PA005A	33.3t Covered Lime Hopper	69	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1972-1973
BSGL8150-BSGL8199	PAA-F	PA008A	37.3t Covered Lime Hopper	50	New	BREL Ashford	1974
TRL12300	PAA		Covered Hopper Wagon	1	Conversion	-	1989
TRL12800-TRL12807	PAA-C	PA010A	37.5t Covered China Clay Hopper	8	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1982
STET18700-STET18729	PAA-G	PA011A	36t Covered Lime Hopper	30	New	Standard Wagon, Heywood	1981
WBB30001-WBB30060	PAA-S		Covered Sand Hopper	60	Conversion	-	2004
WBB30101-WBB30112	PAA-S	PA017A	Covered Sand Hopper	12	Conversion	-	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 2 photos of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 1025 listings (with 333 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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