Class 221 'Super Voyager' Profile and Models
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The Class 221 Super Voyager is a class of tilting diesel-electric multiple-unit express passenger trains built in Bruges, Belgium, by Bombardier Transportation in 2001/02. The Class 221 are similar to the Class 220 Voyager units, but were built with a tilting mechanism enabling up to six degrees of tilt to allow higher speeds on curved tracks, most have five coaches, and they have a different bogie design. They have a maximum speed of 125 mph (200 km/h). Currently these trains are divided between two operators, Avanti West Coast (20 sets) and CrossCountry (24 sets). The sets operated by CrossCountry had their tilt function disabled in 2008 to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Bombardier Transportation |
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Build Date |
2001 to 2002 |
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Total Sets Built |
44 |
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Top Speed |
125mph |
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Power Output |
750hp per car |
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Operated By |
Virgin Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast |
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Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Sets |
44 |
Virgin West Coast
Virgin Cross Country
CrossCountry Trains
Avanti West Coast
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| N Gauge | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
ND121a View |
Class 221 4 car 'Super Voyager' 221134 Cross Country Livery (Unpowered Dummy) | CrossCountry Trains |
| N Gauge | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
ND121b View |
Class 221 4 car 'Super Voyager' 221128 Cross Country Livery (Unpowered Dummy) | Virgin Cross Country |