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TOPS Code/Class:	ZEV-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).	Z - 2/3-axle 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).	V - Vacuum brakes
Parent:	ZEV (Ballast Hopper, centre chutes, 'Catfish')
Description:	Ballast Hopper, centre chutes, 'Catfish'
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.	Various
Status:	Defunct
Date On:	b1978
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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.
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 6 batches recorded as being wholly to this TOPS code (including any sub-codes).

Numbers	Class	Design	Type	Qty	Origin	Built/Converted	Date/s	Lot
DB983376-DB983576	ZEV-A	1/586	19t Hopper Ballast Wagon (Catfish)	201	New	Metro-Cammell	1958	3039
DB983627-DB983896	ZEV-A	1/586	19t Ballast Hopper (Catfish)	270	New	Metro-Cammell	1960	3331
DB992531-DB992590	ZEV-A	1/586	19t 'Catfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	60	New	Metro-Cammell	1955	2682
DB992591-DB992650	ZEV-A	1/586	19t 'Catfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	60	New	Metro-Cammell	1955	2683
DB992651-DB992710	ZEV-A	1/586	19t 'Catfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	60	New	Metro-Cammell	1955	2775
DB993508-DB993566	ZEV-A	1/586	19t 'Catfish' Hopper Ballast Wagon	59	New	Metro-Cammell	1958	2929

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 is 1 photo of this type (including any sub-codes).

Photos - External
No external photos of this item yet.

Listings
There are no listings of this type.

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
11:32 on Sun 15/10/2023	Thomas Young	Improved details