© trainspo.comBREL DVT Mk3
Built by BREL, Metro Cammell
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DVT | |
| Built by | BREL, Metro Cammell | |
| Top speed | 201 km/h125 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 18.83 m61 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.71 m8 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 3.88 m12 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 44 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales Ltd. | ATW 82/3 | United Kingdom |
| Chiltern Railways Ltd. | CR 82/3 | United Kingdom |
| DB Cargo UK | DBCUK 82/3 | United Kingdom |
| Greater Anglia | GA 82/1 | United Kingdom |
| Locomotive Services Limited | LSL 82/3 | United Kingdom |
| Network Rail | NRIL 82/1 | United Kingdom |
| Wrexham, Shropshire & Marylebone Railway Company | WSMR 82/3 | United Kingdom |
BREL DVT Mk3 photos
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