Kato K30-732-1 H0 4 tlg. railcar VT18.16, DR/SVT Görlitz, Ep.VI
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Kato K30-732-1 H0 4 tlg. railcar VT18.16, DR/SVT Görlitz, Ep.VI Product Details
KATO K30-732-1 Multiple unit VT18.16 DR/SVT Görlitz Era VI - international express railcar in H0 scale
The KATO K30-732-1 four-car multiple unit VT18.16 (SVT Görlitz) is a detailed H0 model of one of the best-known express railcars of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Developed from 1963 at VEB Waggonbau Görlitz, this elegant train was designed for international use. With its streamlined design and high-quality running characteristics, it is a highlight for any Era VI layout.
Prototype history - international connections
The VT18.16 series multiple units were intended for cross-border operations right from the start. They traveled to Scandinavia, Austria and Czechoslovakia. The Vindobona train route, which ran via Prague to Vienna, became particularly well known. On the routes to Scandinavia, the trains usually only ran with two middle carriages due to the limited length of the rail ferries.
Last operations in the 1980s
As Vindobona, the SVT of this series ran to Vienna for the last time in 1979. The reason for this was the high compensation payments to ÖBB, which was no longer able to provide suitable railcars. At the beginning of the 1980s, the last international operations took place as Karlex and Karola to Karlsbad before the trains finally disappeared from international traffic.
Detailed model realization by KATO
The model impresses with its high-quality workmanship, precise printing and exact reproduction of the characteristic lines of the original. The four-part train is manufactured for the scale H0 (1:87) and can be ideally integrated into international express train connections of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Ideal for international train representations
With the KATO VT18.16, the flair of international express trains of Era VI can be realistically implemented on model railroad layouts. It is the perfect addition to historical passenger trains and offers collectors and model railroaders an impressive highlight.
Features:
- Gauge: H0
- Era: VI
- Version: 4-part
- Railroad company: DR
- 2L direct current (DC)
- Equipped with interior fittings
- Headlights white-red, 3 headlights-front-2 taillights-rear, LED
Specs:
- Gauge: H0
- Rail Company: DR
- Era: VI
- Color: Multi-Colored
- Electricity System: DC
- Analogue / Digital: Analogue
- sound: No
- News: 2025
- Type: Railcar
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.
Frequently asked questions
| Question: | Who is the KATO K30-732-1 H0 VT18.16 multiple unit suitable for? |
| Answer: | The KATO K30-732-1 is suitable for H0 model railway users and collectors looking for a four-car Deutsche Reichsbahn express multiple unit in 1:87 scale. It fits especially well on Era VI layouts, historic express train themes and international DR train scenes. |
| Question: | Which prototype does the multiple unit represent? |
| Answer: | The model represents the VT18.16, also known as the SVT Görlitz, of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The prototype was developed from 1963 at VEB Waggonbau Görlitz and was designed for high-quality international express services. |
| Question: | Which power system is the model designed for? |
| Answer: | The multiple unit is designed for H0 two-rail DC operation and is supplied as an analog model. This version does not include factory-installed sound. |
| Question: | What equipment does the KATO VT18.16 offer? |
| Answer: | The four-car model includes an interior and LED headlights with white and red light change. This gives the train a detailed and realistic appearance both in operation and when standing on the layout. |
| Question: | Which train services suit this model thematically? |
| Answer: | The VT18.16 is especially suitable for representing international DR express services such as Vindobona, Karlex or Karola. It helps recreate the character of cross-border express multiple-unit traffic on an H0 layout. |
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