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Control car

BREL DVT Mk3

Built by BREL, Metro Cammell

Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Length
18.83 m
61 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the BREL DVT Mk3

Discover the DVT Mk3, a versatile control car locomotive operating across the United Kingdom's railway networks.

This impressive machine boasts a top speed of 201 km/h and measures 18.83 meters in length, making it a reliable workhorse for both passenger and freight services.

Built by BREL and Metro Cammell, the DVT Mk3 is known for its robust construction and adaptability, serving numerous operators including Arriva Trains Wales, Chiltern Railways, and DB Cargo UK.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it integrates seamlessly into many rail systems. Experience the efficiency and power of the DVT Mk3 on British tracks.

BREL DVT Mk3 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDVT
Built byBREL, Metro Cammell
Top speed201 km/h125 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length18.83 m61 ft 9 in
Width2.71 m8 ft 11 in
Height3.88 m12 ft 9 in
Weight44 t97,003 lb

Operators of the BREL DVT Mk3

Railway companies that have operated the DVT Mk3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Arriva Trains Wales Ltd.ATW 82/3United Kingdom
Chiltern Railways Ltd.CR 82/3United Kingdom
DB Cargo UKDBCUK 82/3United Kingdom
Greater AngliaGA 82/1United Kingdom
Locomotive Services LimitedLSL 82/3United Kingdom
Network RailNRIL 82/1United Kingdom
Wrexham, Shropshire & Marylebone Railway CompanyWSMR 82/3United Kingdom

BREL DVT Mk3 photos

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