A propelling control vehicle (PCV) is a type of British railway carriage for carrying mail. They were converted from Class 307 driving trailers [ 1 ] and have a cab at one end which allows slow-speed movement control.

Jan 18, 2023 · At a later date, these non-standard prototype PCVs had their push-pull equipment removed, they were repainted into EWS maroon/gold livery and renumbered as 95300 and 95301.

Sep 13, 2024 · EFE Rail's newly tooled range of NAA Propelling Control Vehicles (PCVs) have now arrived in stock! Four variations are available covering the unique NAA vehicles in Rail Express Systems, Royal Mail and debranded liveries, with pristine and weathered variations to suit your preference!

Aug 6, 2024 · The EFE Rail model replicates the PCV in 4mm scale, creating the perfect partner to the Rail Express Systems models already produced in OO by Bachmann Branchline. The detailed bodyshell features separate jumper cables and windscreen wipers at the cab end, plus handrails, lamp brackets and ETH connections which are also added individually.

Aug 6, 2024 · Just had an e-mail from Bachmann, that in advance of tomorrows Autumn 2024 release program, there is an announcement at midday today (10 mins time) of a new EFE Rail tooling. This is a video via Hornby magazine. Link here: It's a Parcels Propelling Control Vehicle (PCV), looks like in RES livery. Looks very nice . I had forgotten about PCVs .

Aug 10, 2024 · On Tuesday 6 August, they displayed brand new 00 gauge models of the NAA Propelling Control Vehicle (PCV), which is part of its EFE Rail range. The initial PCVs were constructed in 1993 when British Rail aimed to enhance mail train efficiencies by eliminating the need for multiple locomotives at Royal Mail hubs, especially the upcoming Railnet ...

A Propelling Control Vehicle (PCV) is a type of British railway carriage for carrying mail. They were converted from Class 307 driving trailers and have a cab at one end. This allows mail trains to be propelled at low speed, with the locomotive at the rear of …

Given the TOPS code NAA but more commonly known as PCVs – Propelling Control Vehicles – the entire fleet was allocated to the parcels sector – known from 1991 as Rail Express Systems – before passing into EWS ownership in 1996 following Privatisation.

This new tooling from EFE Rail brings the PCV to OO scale, joining a host of complementary models already produced by Bachmann Branchline allowing accurate main train formations to be created. The EFE Rail model employs a detailed bodyshell which features separate jumper cables and windscreen wipers at the cab end, plus handrails, lamp brackets ...

Long term plans are to restore the vehicle to passenger-carrying capability, possibly utilising the roller shutter doors to incorporate a bar adjacent, with the driving cab functional and linked to one or other of Andrew's locos. The PCV was built as a Class 307 vehicle under number 75102. The conversion was first renumbered 94301 and later 95301.