TCV

NV

Vehicle type: TCV
Description: Two tier Car Van
Type code: NV
Design: BR
Number range: 96286-96299
Introduced (rebuilt): 1961-1962
Built by: Newton Chambers
Vehicle length (over body): 64ft 0in
Height: 12ft 9 1/2in
Width: 9ft 3in
Internal layout: Racking for six motor cars (four on upper deck, two on lower between bogies)
Toilets: 0
Weight: 32 tons
Gangwayed: No
Brake type: Vacuum or dual
Max speed: 90mph
Coupling type: Screw
Bogie Type: Non standard 6ft 9in wheelbase
Heating type: Steam piped (some electric wired)
ETS index: -
Door type: End loading doors only
Special features: Fibreglass body, hydraulic internal jacking system, UIC standard - fitted with train ferry anchor points.
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Last updated 26/04/06