BR Mark 4 DVT Profile and Models

BR Mark 4 DVT

82206 at Grantham in July 2010. ©Matt Buck

As part of the electrification of the East Coast Main Line from London King's Cross to Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow, 32 Mark 4 DVTs were built by Metro-Cammell, Washwood Heath for inclusion in InterCity 225 sets. The bodyshells were manufactured under sub-contract by Breda in Italy. They operate with class 91 locomotives using the TDM system via UIC screened cables through the nine Mark 4 coaches of the rake. They have also operated with 89 and 90 class locomotives. They are also now in use with Transport for Wales, with short rakes of Mk4 coaches and a Class 67 diesel.

Type of Vehicle

Driving Van Trailer (DVT)

Builder

Metro-Cammell, Washwood Heath

Build Dates

1989 to 1992

Total Built

32

Wheel Configuration

2 x Bogies

Top Speed

140 mph

Operated By

British Rail
GNER
National Express East Coast
East Coast
Virgin Trains East Coast
LNER
Transport for Wales

Main Duties

Express Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

25

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Hornby R471 Mk4 DVT Driving Van Trailer in Intercity Swallow livery - 82205 RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Unpowered R471
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Mk4 DVT Driving Van Trailer in Intercity Swallow livery - 82205 Intercity
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Hornby R824-82205 Mk4 DVT Driving Van Trailer in Intercity Swallow livery - 82205 - Split from set - unpowered trailer RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Unpowered R824-82205
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Mk4 DVT Driving Van Trailer in Intercity Swallow livery - 82205 - Split from set - unpowered trailer Awaiting Categorisation