Kres 2172MD LVT 172 157-0 + LVS 172 757-7, DR, Ep. IV (digital without sound)

Kres 2172MD LVT 172 157-0 + LVS 172 757-7, DR, Ep. IV (digital without sound) Product Details

Description

About the model: Kres presents a model of the 172.157-0 light rail car and 172.757-7 cab control car based on the German State Railroad's Era IV prototype. The model impresses with its high quality and detailed appearance.

About the prototype: From the mid-1960s on, the LVTs were the most important vehicle 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 until 1964 by 2 further series with a total of 63 railcars and the associated sidecars. 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. The present model is to be assigned to this series.

Features:

• Era IV
• with FlexDec
• Scale 1:120