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TOPS Code/Class:	59/2		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)	LL - Long Code, Locomotives	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).	0 - Locos	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).	* - Not defined by code
Parent:	59 (Co-Co Diesel Locomotive)
Description:	Co-Co Diesel Locomotive
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
Date On:
Origins:	New build
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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.
1 designs/diagrams currently listed against this TOPS code/class (including any sub-codes).

Design	Class	Series	Description	Status
59-2AA	59/2	BR TOPS Loco Design Code	Class 59/2 Co-Co Diesel Loco	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 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
59201	59/2		Class 59/2 Co-Co Diesel Electric	1	New	General Motors, London, Ontario (Canada)	1994
59202-59206	59/2		Class 59/2 Co-Co Diesel Electric	5	New	General Motors, London, Ontario (Canada)	1995

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 15 photos of this type (including any sub-codes). The 10 most recently added are shown below.

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.
624	59204	59/2	59-2AA	Genesee & Wyoming Orange Black Yellow	Eastleigh	24/05/2024		https: / /flic.kr /p /2pTfuuM	Approved, semi/self Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
632	59201	59/2	59-2AA	Genesse & Wyoming Colours	Eastleigh Station	25/06/2024		https: / /flic.kr /p /2q11GfT	Approved, semi/self Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
708	59206	59/2	59-2AA	G & W Orange Black	Eastleigh Station	31/03/2025		https: / /flic.kr /p /2qV6k92	Approved, semi/self Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.
732	59202	59/2	Unknown	G & W Yellow Black Orange	Eastleigh Station	09/09/2025		https: / /flic.kr /p /2rsMVb1	Approved, semi/self Click the ball icon to view the details of the approval status of this note.

Listings
There are 31 listings (with 6 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
To be added

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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