Kres 51020101 “Gläserner Zug“ ET 9101, DB, Ep. III (digital)

Kres 51020101 “Gläserner Zug“ ET 9101, DB, Ep. III (digital) Product Details

Description

Kres 51020101 TT railcar "Glass Train" ET 9101, DB, Era III - A travel experience on rails

With the Kres 51020101 ET 9101 "Transparent Train", you can bring a legend of railroad history to your model railway layout. In the elegant design of Era III, this model reflects the early operation of the German Federal Railroad after the Second World War. The electrically powered observation railcar impresses with its generous glazing, loving detailing and digital equipment - ideal for history buffs and technology enthusiasts alike.

Product details of the Kres ET 9101 in epoch III

• Manufacturer: Kres
• Product name & article number: Glass train ET 9101, Art. No. 51020101
• Track gauge: TT (scale 1:120)
• Epoch: III
• Railroad company: German Federal Railroad (DB)
• Color: Red
• Power system: Direct current
• Digital: Yes (FlexDec DCC decoder)
• Sound: No
• Interior lighting: Yes
• Exterior lighting: White light change
• Light source: LED
• Length over buffers: 172 mm
• Weight: 72 g
• Minimum radius: 286 mm
• Year of novelty: 2022

Design & workmanship

The model impresses with its wine-red paintwork, clear lines and prototypical lettering. The extensive glazing also allows an incomparable view of the interior of the railcar in the model. Fine details on the roof and filigree pantographs underline the high level of model-making skill. Thanks to LED interior lighting and white light changes, the model offers an atmospheric appearance - ideal for evening journeys on your layout.

Technical features & special functions

Equipped with a modern FlexDec decoder, the railcar offers extended digital control options in the DCC system. The pantographs on the roof are functional for overhead line operation; alternatively, the model can also be used as a trailer car with an exchangeable wheel set. This flexibility makes it a versatile element on your model railroad.

Historical background

The ET 9101 was put into service by the Deutsche Reichsbahn in 1935 and served as a luxurious observation railcar. With its large panoramic windows, it provided passengers with spectacular views of scenic routes. After the Second World War, it was owned by DB as ET 9101, mainly in southern Germany and later also in Austria, Switzerland and what was then Czechoslovakia. Only a serious accident in 1995 ended its service - since then it has been preserved as a museum in the Augsburg Railway Park.

Compatibility & expansion options

The railcar is compatible with all standard TT track systems. Thanks to its digital equipment and the option to use overhead lines or as a trailer car, it can be flexibly integrated into a wide variety of layout scenarios - from electrified main line networks to historic branch lines.

Scope of delivery

• ET 9101 "Glass Train" railcar, digital without sound
• Interior lighting, light change, pantograph
• Packaging and instructions

Who is it suitable for? - Target group & purchase arguments

Ideal for model railroaders with a soft spot for Era III, technology enthusiasts and lovers of elegant special vehicles. The Kres ET 9101 combines history, technology and design in one model. Thanks to the FlexDec decoder and a wide range of possible uses, it is suitable for beginners to digital operation as well as for discerning collectors.

Get on board now - the "glass train" is waiting for your layout!

Get yourself a fascinating piece of railroad history with the Kres 51020101 ET 9101 - digital, versatile and ready for new journeys on your TT layout!

Features:

• TT gauge - Scale 1:120
• Era III - German Federal Railroad
• FlexDec DCC decoder (digital)
• LED interior lighting, white light change
• Functional pantographs for overhead line operation
• Can also be used as a sidecar due to interchangeable wheel set
• Length over buffers: 172 mm
• Minimum radius: 286 mm