The VT18.16 trains of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (East German Railway) were luxury fast trains for the international passenger service. The trains went to Scandinavia, Austria and Czechoslovakia. The selected railroads for this service were not always electrified, also in the different countries were four different systems established to run the electric trains, so the diesel multiple units were the first and best choice that time. Trains to Scandinavia had two middle cars only, because of the length of the ferry boat.
The first train was built in 1963, had two 900 HP engines and the maximum speed was 160 kilometres per hour. The last regular trains operated 1980.
The model itself tries to come as close as possible to the original. However, due to the limited parts availability, some compromises were necessary. The length of the model is also due to the tight curve radii. All cars can pass any curve or turnout without problems.
The set shown here is the basic version, with both front cars and one middle car (motorized). The front cars have an engine imitation (behind the removable wall with the round windows) and another interior. The middle car has interior as well (toilets, seats, tables) and provides enough space for components to motorize the model with whatever system you prefer.
MOC stats for the basic version (two front cars and one (motorized) 2nd class middle car):
Total length: 153.6 studs
Width: 8.4 studs
Height: 14.0 studs
Parts: 3,290
Weight: 2.7 kg
Extension kits for middle car 2nd class, middle car 1st class and restaurant car are available too. All these coaches have interior as well.
I provide a detailed step-by-step building instruction. At the end of it, you find an overview of all needed parts.
A print-ready sticker sheet is available too (in case the model contains stickers). I provide it in the widely used PDF-format in high-resolution and print-ready.
Furthermore, I provide the parts list in Excel format. This makes it easy to filter out needed parts and create order lists.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages or injury on parts and humans happen while following my instructions. Everything you do is your responsibility and under your personal risk.
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