5” Gauge 3ft GUV Ground Level Driving Truck

Pictured is a 5” Gauge 3ft GUV Ground Level Driving Truck featuring a Blue & Grey Livery

The General Utility Van was a concept of parcels van developed for use transporting luggage, parcels and even vehicles, They could be seen in a 4 wheel variety or as in this case a boggied coach. The basic design for this vehicle had existed since the dawn of railways but was refined by the Southern and GWR before British Railways formed a standard type.

There are many GUV's still in existence on preserved railways around the UK and they could often be seen included in many different train formations. The GUV makes the perfect driving wagon for any BR build diesel locomotive and we are very pleased with using it behind the Class 20 we have here at MRW. 

The GUV driving truck supplied by MRW is designed to be a working truck and hence has printed details and a sturdy build quality. The design is well proven and has been developed from a range of similar driving trucks built by Abbots Engineering.
Every coach uses a rapid fit running board system that requires no nuts, bolts or tools to attach. This helps you with easier storage and transportation of your truck, as well as getting up and running quickly when in use.

Dimensions:

Length: 91.5cm (3ft)
Height: 38.0cm
Width: 23.0cm (40cm with running boards)

Weight: 40kg approx

Material: CNC laser cut steel and welded providing a sturdy body that will reliably carry your passengers.  

Finish: Metal parts of the coach are powder coated black whilst liveries are printed on vinyl. 

Liveries:

Currently, the following liveries are available for the driving trucks:

Blood & Custard

Chocolate & Cream

BR Blue & Grey

Other liveries are available at an upon request.

Built by Abbots Model Engineering, this ready to run driving truck is available in an assortment of lengths from 2.5ft to 5ft. Driving trucks can be customised to your own specification with a selection of detailed liveries. These sit ondriving trucks feature a full length seat pad / roof to ensure passengers are comfortable at all times.

 

Coupling options:

Slot and pin are used universally for these driving trucks and they work perfectly with 8mm coupling pins and bars.

Bogies:

As standard, coaches come ready to roll with unbraked bogies. 
These can be upgraded to be vacuum braked or left as standard.
The bogie design is well proven being used on many carriages and riding trucks for over a decade at many clubs and private railways around the world. These are a well proven design that can hold up to regular use at both the club or home track. Built by Abbots Model Engineering in Telford, these bogies have been used in countless riding trucks and are still fitted as standard for many years.

Bogie Dimensions:

Length: 22.5cm Total Height: 12cm
Center pivot shaft diameter: 12.7mm (½”) 

Weight: 4.2kg (approx)

Wheel diameter: 67mm(2 ⅝” approx.) - contact point of wheel not overall diameter

Conforms with ground level 5” standards.

Material: Mild steel frames with EN8 Wheels and axles. 

Finish: Black powder coated frames, bare metal wheels and mechanism

For more information on Bogies, click here

Braking

The braking option provides the driving truck with dual handbraked bogies with PNP brake shoes. The brakes are fully compensated and have appropriate adjustment screws with fixings built into the design. This ensures that the brake blocks can be kept reliably in contact with the wheels through their lifespan.

Making a purchase

This listing is for one driving truck. Select your option for end plates and brakes and the number of coaches you require from the drop down menu. You may also contact us for large orders and specific requirements or modifications required for your rolling stock.
Defective items will be repaired/replaced up to one year from the date of sale - damage caused through improper use is not covered by this guarantee.

Monitoring and maintaining your Abbots Driving Truck

The driving truck comes with completely sealed roller bearings meaning no greasing is required. It is however recommended that the coach is periodically inspected to ensure there is still free movement of the wheelset and that the electrical & electronic systems function correctly. MRW and Abbots hold no liability beyond the value of the product supplied - it is the responsibility of the user to ensure safe and correct operation of the coach. For full details of our terms and conditions please consult our terms and conditions on this website.