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TOPS Code/Class:	YGH		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).	Y - Bogie 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).	H - Dual (air and vacuum) brakes with vacuum AFI
Description:	Ballast hopper, side & centre chutes, 'Sealion'
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.
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Sub-codes ?If this code had any sub-codes, they will be listed here.

YGH-B	Ballast hopper, side & centre chutes, 'Sealion'
YGH-F	Ballast hopper, side & centre chutes, 'Sealion', with lights

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
YG500A		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Ballast Hopper (Seacow)	Current
YG500B	YGH-B	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Ballast Hopper (Sealion)	Current
YG500G	YGH-B	BR TOPS Wagon Design Code	Ballast Hopper (Sealion)	TBC
YG500L		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
YG500Q		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
YG500S		BR TOPS Wagon Design Code		Current
YG500T		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 2 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
DB982440-DB982539	YGH-B	1/590	40t Hopper Ballast Wagon (Sealion)	100	New	BR, Shildon	1970	3723
DB982568-DB982927	YGH-B	1/590	40t Hopper Ballast Wagon (Sealion)	360	New	BR, Shildon	1972	3802

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)
YGB Seacow / YGH Sealion / YGV Walrus 40t Bogie Ballast Hoppers

Photos - Internal
There are no photos of this type.

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are 840 listings (with 452 distinct numbers) for this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

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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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