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Hornby R4859

Virgin Trains, Mk3 Driving Van Trailer (DVT), 82141 - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

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Hornby Virgin Trains Mk3 Driving Van Trailer (DVT) model 82141 represents a British Railways Mark 3 DVT in Virgin Trains West Coast livery. The kit is finished in pristine condition, showing the red and black corporate colours applied to the original vehicle. It depicts the period of the initial privatisation of British rail services.

The model measures 246 mm in length and is built to the specifications of the original DVT, including an all‑wheel power pickup, NEM/Tension‑lock coupling and a DCC‑ready 8‑pin socket. It conforms to a minimum curve radius of 2 and carries the manufacturer part number R4859. The vehicle was originally constructed by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1988 and 1990, and the running number shown on the model is 82141.