NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Driving Van Trailer

A Driving Van Trailer or DVT is a purpose-built railway vehicle that allows the driver to operate a locomotive from the other end of a train. Trains operating with a DVT therefore do not require the locomotive to run round to the opposite end of the train. Unlike many other control cars, DVTs resemble locomotives (specifically, classes 90 and 91) and thus when the train is operating in "push" mode it does not appear to be traveling backwards. A control car is a generic term for a non-powered railroad vehicle that allows operation of a train from the end opposite to the position of the locomotive. ... Great Western Railway No. ... Class 90/0, no. ... A class 91 at Peterborough in the late 1980s wearing original InterCity Swallow livery. ...

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DVTs and locomotives operate in push-pull formation utilising a Time-Division Multiplexer to send control signals along the "RCH" jumper cables that run the length of the train. This allows the same cables to be used for lighting and the public address system, as well as driver-guard signalling. In addition to the driver's cab, the DVT has luggage space and a guard's office. A single GWR autocoach capable of push-pull operation. ... Time-division multiplexing (TDM) is a type of digital or (rarely) analog multiplexing in which two or more signals or bit streams are transferred apparently simultaneously as sub-channels in one communication channel, but physically are taking turns on the channel. ... A jump start is a colloquial term for a method of starting an automobile or other internal combustion engine-powered vehicle having a discharged battery. ...

When a train is operated by a DVT, the control signals are encoded and multiplexed onto the cables by the TDM equipment in the DVT. At the locomotive, these signals are demultiplexed by the TDM equipment, and the signals are used to control the locomotive. The air braking system is operated directly from whichever cab the driver is driving from. If the TDM fails and cannot be reconfigured, the train may still operate, but if the DVT is leading, it will be necessary to uncouple the locomotive and attach it to the front of the train. Piping diagram from 1920 of a Westinghouse E-T Air Brake system. ...

The British DVT was developed from the DBSO, but unlike its predecessor, it was built specifically for this purpose. The original DVTs were designed to be used with British Rail Mark 2 D, E & F and British Rail Mk 3 coaches, and the second design with British Rail Mk 4 coaches, which have a narrower profile. This enables it to be converted to tilting operation if required in the future. DBSO 9710 at Norwich station on 31st January 2004. ... Mark 2A Tourist Standard Open (TSO) 5278 Melisande at Cheltenham Spa on 18th September 2004, whilst forming a charter service to Swindon. ... Mark 3 DVT at Norwich station British Rails third design of carriages was designated Mark 3. ... Interior of a refurbished first class coach. ... A tilting train is a train with a tilting mechanism that enables increased speed on regular railroad tracks. ...

United Kingdom

MK3 DVTs can be seen in service in the UK with EWS Office Train, Virgin Cross Country, Virgin West Coast and 'one' Anglia. Class 67, Class 86, Class 87 and Class 90's provide the power to these DVTs. The BR MK4 DVT is operated by GNER and powered by Class 91's and a Class 89 once operated between London Kings Cross and Leeds. A Class 220 Voyager at Bristol. ... Virgin West Coast is the part of Virgin Trains that operates express trains from London Euston. ... â€˜oneâ€™ is the brand name of London Eastern Railway Ltd, which operates local, suburban and express services from London Liverpool Street in the City of London to East and North London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and East Anglia, otherwise known as the Greater Anglia network. ...

MK3 DVT

Virgin Trains

Virgin West Coast

Operate push-pull peak time services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street and standby duties, more recently saw the set visit Preston due to a lack of Pendolinos.

Virgin Cross Country

Operate push-pull services between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street when is shortage of Voyagers. The DVTs are hired from EWS.

One Anglia

Operate push-pull services between London Liverpool Street and Norwich. These DVTs were used by Virgin West Coast until the Pendolinos were brought in. All DVTs needed refurbishing when they came of lease.

Driving Van Trailer (DVT) at Norwich Cropped selection from an original photograph by Amos Wolfe taken 14th May 2004. ... Driving Van Trailer (DVT) at Norwich Cropped selection from an original photograph by Amos Wolfe taken 14th May 2004. ... Mark 3 DVT at Norwich station British Rails third design of carriages was designated Mark 3. ...

Mark 3 DVT

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Mark 4 DVT

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Republic of Ireland

Iarnród Éireann have a fleet of five Mk3 DVTs, numbered 6101 to 6105. These were converted from standard Mk3 carriages. Originally used on Dublin suburban services and Limerick to Limerick Junction connections in conjunction with the EMD 121 Class locomotives but are now used with the EMD 201 Class locomotives. 1994: IarnrÃ³d Ã‰ireann IarnrÃ³d Ã‰ireann (IÃ‰; in English Irish Rail), is the national passenger railway system in Ireland. ... General Motors Electro-Motive Division (normally shortened to GM EMD or just EMD) is the worlds largest builder of railroad locomotives. ... The IarnrÃ³d Ã‰ireann 121 Class is a railway locomotive which was manufactured by EMD. These locomotives were in regular service on the Irish railway network until 2005. ... The IarnrÃ³d Ã‰ireann (IE) 201 Class locomotives are the newest and most powerful diesel locomotives operating in Ireland, and were built in 1994-95 by General Motors. ...

There are a number of differences between the Irish push-pull Mk3s and the standard Mk3s. An underfloor generator provides electrical power to the coaches; unlike on the standard Mk3s, which use a special generator van. This single generator is not as powerful as that used in the Mk3 generator vans; consequently, Irish Mk3 push-pull based rolling stock does not have air conditioning and have opening windows instead. There is also a 70-mph speed restriction imposed on the train.

CAF DVTs have been introduced on Dublin to Cork services on the Irish Rail network with power being provided by the 201 Class locomotive. These DVTs (numbered 4001-4008) incorporate twin diesel /generators and luggage compartment but do not include any passenger accommodation. A wide variety of hauled coaches have been used on the railways of Ireland. ...

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