K-Coded
Posted on November 8th, 2007 in Uncategorized
This is the second use of the K-code. Previous to 1989, PO special vehicles would have been given a TOPS code starting with P, which at that time stood for all 2-axle and Bogie PO wagons. The K code meanwhile was previously used for 2-axle Steel Coil wagons. The few vehicles left in this category were folded into the S coded fleet.
KAA
Babcock ‘Mega 3′ Intermodal Well
KBA
PO barrier wagon (ex TTA tank)
KCA/X
Bogie Weedkiller Train Coaches
Bogie MoD Escort Coach
KEA
Bogie Box Open Wagon
KFA
Bogie Container Flat
Bogie Railtrack Rail Carrying Flat
Bogie MoD ‘Warflat’ Flat Wagon
Bogie timber flat
KGA
2-axle RIV Container Flat
KHA
Bogie Curtain Sided Steel Coil Carrier
KIA
Bogie Steel Coil Carrier, sliding hood
KJA
LaFarge Self Discharge Train, transfer vehicle
KKB
2-axle RIV Covered Hopper
KMA/Q
Nuclear Hot Core Flask Carrier
Match/Barrier Wagon
KOA
Bogie Tiphook Piggyback Wagon
KPA
Bogie Aggregate Hopper
KQA
Bogie ‘Pocket’ Wagon
KRA
Bogie Sleeper Wagon
KSA
Bogie ‘High Cube’ Van
KTA
Bogie ‘Pocket’ Wagon (formerly coded KQA)
KVA/B
Bogie Large Van
KWA
Bogie MoD ‘Warwell’ Well Wagon
Bogie Well Wagon
Bogie Large Van