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BR Class 82 Mark 4 DVT

The Class 82, also known as the Mark 4 Driving Van Trailer (DVT), was developed in the late 1980s to work as part of the InterCity 225 train sets on the East Coast Main Line. It was introduced alongside the Class 91 electric locomotives and Mark 4 coaches to create a high-speed, push-pull train system.

Unlike a traditional locomotive, the DVT is an unpowered control car. It allows the train to be driven from either end without needing to move the locomotive around at terminal stations. When the DVT is at the front of the train, it controls the Class 91 at the rear using a system called Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM). This made operations faster and more efficient.

Built by BREL York between 1988 and 1989, the Class 82 DVT was designed to match the sleek look of the rest of the InterCity 225 train. It includes a driver’s cab and space for luggage or parcels, but no passenger seating. Its streamlined shape also helped reduce air resistance at high speeds.

The DVTs served for decades on high-speed services between London King’s Cross and major cities such as Leeds, York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. After British Rail’s privatization, they continued to be used by operators like GNER, National Express East Coast, and later London North Eastern Railway (LNER). Some DVTs were refurbished in the 2010s to extend their service life.

Although they have gradually been replaced by new bi-mode trains like the Azuma (Class 800 series), a few DVTs have been transferred to other routes or preserved. The Class 82 DVT played a key role in modernizing British rail travel and remains an important part of the story of high-speed rail in the UK.

SPECIFICATION

Top Speed: (Any)
Mass: 4770
Cost: $74,432
Length:71 Blocks
Width: 11 Blocks
Fuel Capacity: (DVT)
Driving Van Trailer

INSTRUCTIONS

Spawn and attach to any of my locomotives, ensure the engine of the loco is on before using the DVT.