BR Mark 4 DVT Profile and Models
82206 at Grantham in July 2010. ©Matt Buck
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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. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Driving Van Trailer (DVT) |
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Builder |
Metro-Cammell, Washwood Heath |
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Build Dates |
1989 to 1992 |
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Total Built |
32 |
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Wheel Configuration |
2 x Bogies |
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Top Speed |
140 mph |
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Operated By |
British Rail GNER National Express East Coast East Coast Virgin Trains East Coast LNER Transport for Wales |
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Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
25 |
Intercity
GNER - Great North Eastern Railway
Virgin West Coast
East Coast
LNER - London North Eastern Railway (2018)
Transport for Wales
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R471 View |
Mk4 DVT Driving Van Trailer in Intercity Swallow livery - 82205 | Intercity |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R824-82205 View |
Mk4 DVT Driving Van Trailer in Intercity Swallow livery - 82205 - Split from set - unpowered trailer | Awaiting Categorisation |