DSB IC3

The Danish State Railways’ (DSB) highly successful and innovative InterCity 3 aka IC3 passenger train was co-developed by Siemens -Duewag in Germany and ABB Scandia in Denmark.

The train is operated by DSB in Denmark and Sweden, by Renfe Operadora in Spain and by Israel Railways in Israel.

Amtrak in the USA and Via Rail in Canada have tested the train in the past.

A trainset consists of three units; two diesel motor units (Litra MFA and Litra MFB) and one intermediary unit (Litra FF).

Up to five trainsets can be coupled together.

96 trainset were built for DSB from 1989 to 1991.

All are still in service today.


The model:

Original white and red livery used from 1989 to 2002.

Fictionally named “Jørgen Vig” with the crest of Billund added.

Scale: 1:48
Length: 157 studs (MFA: 55 – FF: 47 – MFB 55) or approx. 122 cm
Width: 8 studs
Bricks: 2.948 (MFA: 1.040 – FF: 861 – MFB 1.047)
Locomotion: 2 x 9v or 2 x PF/PUP train motors
Power: 9v, 2 x LEGO AAA battery boxes or 2 x BuWizz battery boxes
Control: 9v, PUP, SBrick, PFx Brick or BuWizz
Designed: 2022
Building instructions: Knud Ahrnell Albrechtsen aka snakebyte.dk

Its able to navigate R40 but looks rather silly doing so.

The model has been built and extensively tested in real life for more than a year but you are more than welcome to contact me regarding any errors in the Stud.io file, building instructions or the model itself. Feedback is always much appreciated.

Artwork for the stickers will be added on a later date.

More pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/93468412@N08/albums/72177720296281843

Revisions:
12.09.2023: Model and Building Instructions download version 1.1: Important corrections to the central bogies

DR series SKL 24

The SKL 24 track motor vehicle, also known as the type Schöneweide, was developed by the Reichsbahn repair shop in Berlin-Schoeneweide for track construction and route maintenance on the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It was built in the gauges 900 mm, 1000 mm and 1435 mm. Series production started in 1971 at the plant for track construction mechanics in Brandenburg.

From 1976, some of the vehicles were equipped with a LDK 1250 loading crane from VEB Spezialfahrzeugbau Löbau, as was also used on IFA W50 trucks. The planning was carried out in the research and development plant in Blankenburg, the conversion in the plant for track construction mechanics in Brandenburg.[

DR series SKL 24

The SKL 24 track motor vehicle, also known as the type Schöneweide, was developed by the Reichsbahn repair shop in Berlin-Schoeneweide for track construction and route maintenance on the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It was built in the gauges 900 mm, 1000 mm and 1435 mm. Series production started in 1971 at the plant for track construction mechanics in Brandenburg.

From 1976, some of the vehicles were equipped with a LDK 1250 loading crane from VEB Spezialfahrzeugbau Löbau, as was also used on IFA W50 trucks. The planning was carried out in the research and development plant in Blankenburg, the conversion in the plant for track construction mechanics in Brandenburg.[

Diesel generator set car with crew compartment DM4 of the DR

The machine refrigerated wagons had direct cooling, i.e. 2 built-in refrigeration systems and 2 underfloor diesel generator sets. In the refrigerated train group, the DM4 took over the power supply.
The refrigerated train almost always ran as a 6-car train.
The prototype of the DM4 lacked comfort. Equipped with refrigerated truck bogies, the smooth running was not particularly good.

Due to the construction, the wagon is quite heavy, about 750 grams. A powerful locomotive is therefore recommended, especially for a complete train.

Minimum radius is R40, tested on a long track in Schkeuditz 2023. Slow speed over switches is recommended

Custom parts include only ball bearings

Engine Refrigerated Wagon MK4 of DR

The machine refrigerated wagons had direct cooling, i.e. 2 built-in refrigeration systems and 2 underfloor diesel generator sets. In the refrigerated train formation, the DM4 generator and crew car took over the power supply, but the refrigerated wagons could also be used autonomously (i.e. individually).
This refrigerated train normally ran as a 6-car train + DM4 generator and crew car.

Due to the construction, the wagon is quite heavy, about 750 grams. A powerful locomotive is therefore recommended, especially for a complete train.

Minimum radius is R40, tested on a long track in Schkeuditz 2023. Slow speed over switches is recommended.

There are also 8 pcs of 30586 plate modified 2×8 with door rail. TLC has never made them in blue color. You can use these parts from other companies like me or replace them with 4pcs 4282 plate 2×16. However, the corrugation of the side wall is then interrupted.

Custom parts include ball bearings and 2 sticker on the door.

For decals look at the next pictures, the print sheet has enough decals for six different wagons with individual numbers. Print the picture in origin size.

Anschriften für 6 verschiedene MK4