Kres 6702D BR 670 double-decker-rail bus, 670 002-5 "Alma", KSR, Ep. VI (digital)
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Kres 6702D BR 670 double-decker-rail bus, 670 002-5 "Alma", KSR, Ep. VI (digital) Product Details
About the model: The BR 670 KSR Ep.VI "Alma" double-decker rail bus belonging to Era VI is a high-quality model of the Kres brand. The model impresses with its prototypical appearance with the finest printing. The rail bus also has impressive headlights and marker lights that depend on the direction of travel as well as functional interior lighting. All other details can be found under the features.
About the prototype: In the mid-1990s, a double-decker rail bus was commissioned by the German Railroad at the former Dessau Wagon Works. With many parts from bus construction and a vehicle chassis in lightweight steel construction, this vehicle was to be considerably lighter and cheaper to run than conventional rail vehicles.
The "demonstrator" 670 000 was followed by a further six pilot series vehicles. They were used on the Weimar-Kranichfeld, Bullay-Traben-Trarbach and Moselweinbahn lines and later on the Stendal-Tangermünde line.
A major disadvantage of these rail buses, apart from the lack of a toilet, was the inability to tow each other or to run in double or multiple traction. Due to their high susceptibility to breakdowns and other technical problems such as air conditioning and engine cooling, their use was discontinued after a short time.
The vehicles were later sold, partially refurbished and used again for special trips. 670 002 was purchased by Köstner-Schienenbusreisen (KSR) in 2011 and is now used for excursions in the Chemnitz/Erzgebirge region.
Features:
- Era VI
- Minimum radius: 286 mm
- Length over buffers: 136.1 mm
- Warm white interior lighting
- System: 2-wire direct current
- Current pickup: over all wheels
- Minimum running radius: 286 mm
- Train destination display dependent on direction of travel
- Headlights and marker lights dependent on direction of travel
- Nominal voltage: in analog operation 12 VDC according to NEM 630
- in DCC operation on the track 13.3-16.1 V rms acc. to NEM 641
- 6-pole digital interface according to NEM 651, pluggable
- with FlexDec
Specs:
- Gauge: TT
- Rail Company: Private Railways
- Era: V
- Color: White
- Electricity System: DC
- Digital: Yes
- sound: No
- News: 2019
- Type: Railcar
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.
