Kres 2172M LVT 172 157-0 + LVS 172 757-7, DR, Ep. IV (analog)

Kres 2172M LVT 172 157-0 + LVS 172 757-7, DR, Ep. IV (analog) Product Details

Description

Prototype: In the mid-1960s, the LVT was the most important car on very many branch lines of the DR. Development work was started in 1955. By 1959, 2 prototypes had been built and tested at the Haldensleben depot. In 1962/63, a pilot series consisting of 5 units was built in the former VEB Waggonbau Bautzen. This was followed by 2 further series with a total of 63 railcars and the associated sidecars until 1964. Starting with serial number 2.09.033, the panorama windows were replaced by a 3-piece front window. Starting in 1965, control cars were added to the program, which eliminated the need for time-consuming transfers at end points. Starting in 1969, the former VEB Waggonbau Görlitz produced a series of cars with improved multiple controls and reinforced frames. This model is to be assigned to this series.

Model: In addition to the modified road numbers 172 175-0 / 172 757-7 with the home address Reichenbach/V., the special feature is the design with decorative strips, which were removed from almost all vehicles during DR Era IV. The model has interior lighting and direction-dependent head and tail lights. The locomotive is powered by both axles. One axle including the gearbox can be swiveled to ensure good current pickup. The model is equipped with a 6-pole digital interface according to NEM 651. The coupling of both vehicles is done by a current carrying coupling board. This ensures that all 4 axles are included in the power supply.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Kres
• Gauge size: TT
• Direct current (DC)
• Era: IV
• length: 229 mm
• digital interface: 6-pole, according to NEM 651
• prototypical model
• interior lighting
• direction-dependent head and tail lights
• drive via both axles of the traction unit
• one axle including the gearbox can be swiveled to ensure good current collection
• Both vehicles are coupled via a current-carrying coupling board (this ensures that all 4 axles are included in the power supply)