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Hornby R4996

BR, Mk3 DVT, 82116 - Era 8

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Mk.3 Driving Van Trailer, a purpose built control car railway vehicle that allows a driver to operate another locomotive from the opposite end of a train, was manufactured specifically for the purpose of operating with existing Mark 2D, E and F coaches on the United Kingdom's railway network in addition to Mark 3 stock.

52 Mk.3 DVTs were built in 1988 and vehicles can still be seen in service today.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby British Railways Mark 3 Driving Van Trailer (DVT), model number 82116, is an OO‑scale (1:76) representation of the British Rail Engineering Limited DVT built between 1988 and 1990. The model is painted in a grey Swallow livery, carries the running number 82116 and is supplied with a DCC‑ready 8‑pin socket. Power is collected via all wheels and the coupling system is NEM with a tension lock.

The model measures 246 mm in length and can negotiate a minimum curve of the second radius, 438 mm. It is fitted with a painted finish and the standard British Rail operator branding. The coach type is the British Railways Mark 3 and the design is credited to BREL. The manufacturer part number is R4996.

The real Mk 3 DVT is a purpose‑built control car that enables a driver to operate a locomotive from the opposite end of a train, working with Mark 2D, E and F coaches as well as Mark 3 stock. A total of 52 DVTs were constructed for British Rail during the sectorisation era, and examples remain in service today.