Tag: Germany

Baureihe 423

Posted on by bigdaedy

About the real one:

AdTranz/Bombardier built DB class 423 EMU used for S-Bahn passenger services in the Rhein-Main Metropolitan area. Together with their successor classes 422/430 they form the backbone of four West German S-Bahn systems and are operated solely by the Deutsche Bahn company.

Each 4-car unit has two seperate traction equipments, connected to one single pantograph. A total of eight out of ten axles are driven by watercooled 3-Phase-AC-traction motors, which are also used for dynamic braking. The same eight axles feature conventional electropneumatic braking equipment, with the Jacobs-bogie in the middle being neither braked nor powered, as this bogie is equipped with sensors for speedmeasuring and parts of the “WSP” (wheel slip/slide protection).
Furthermore each unit is fully airconditioned and 24 doors ensure a fast passenger exchange at the stations.

About the moc:

Original idea by “Kai P.” from somewhere around 2008. When I build this train in 2016, his initial moc was heavily modified by me and further updated throughout the years as new parts and techniques became available.
Click here for a video of the original 2008 moc.

The moc itself consists of four individual coaches with fully detailed interiors, such as passenger compartments and the drivers cabs. Many of the details are as close to the real train as possible, notably the arrangement of the underside and roof mounted details.

This moc is for experienced builders!

Custom parts: Ball bearings

Optional parts: Metal washers to recreate the disc brakes on axles 3,4,7,8 (get them from any DIY-store)

Minimum radius: R104

Rare parts: This set contains a large amount of rare/discontinued/expensive parts. I’d recommend to use third party products as substitutes for the 48 red train windows with inserts.

Power: 9V by default, Power functions or Powered Up can be used too but requires modifications to fit the battery boxes and receivers.

Behind the scenes:

One of the main reasons why I’ve build this moc isn’t its sheer size and complexity, but more the fact that I’m actually certified to operate the real train! My knowledge of the vehicles insides and outsides really helped me recreating it with bricks, hence the addition of rather small and perhaps unneccessary details.


Last but not least, any feedback or criticism regarding the moc or the instructions is greatly appreciated. Also tell me if there are any errors or mistakes in the build/instructions (took me a whole week to create the thing…).

DR series SKL 24

Posted on by Detlef

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

Posted on by Detlef

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

Posted on by Detlef

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

Posted on by Detlef

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

8-wide Doppelstockwagen

Posted on by bigdaedy

Bombardier Double-deck Coach or “Doppelstockwagen”
In use almost everywhere in Germany by the countries largest passenger train company “DB Regio” and some other European countries in the vicinity. Usually coupled in a push pull configuration with a control car on one end and a locomotive on the other.

The moc has proven itself during many events and is quite reliable. However it is a little too tall for a proper 1:45 scale. But to compensate for that, it can safely sit a lot of minifigures on both decks, so just add ordinary blue seats at your own liking.

Customs parts: Ball bearings, some adhesive paste (we call it “Patafix”) to connect the two cooking pots together. You can substitute them by using black minifig heads instead.

Minimum Radius: R104 maybe R88.

Instructions will follow, once I find the time to make them.

DDm 915 Autotransportwagen

Posted on by bigdaedy

For everyone who doesn’t wanna miss out on taking their car along with them when taking the train, for many years there’ve been specialy designed wagons that can load up cars and other small road vehicles. This saves a lot of travel time, nerves and is also good for the environment, as you save the fuel needed for the trip.

This moc is a so called “Autotransportwagen” or car transport wagon, which is usually coupled onto long-distance EuroCity or Intercity trains here in Europe and is capable of travelling speeds of up to 160 km/h.

It should be able to carry four cars on each the upper and lower decks, but mind the clearance on the lower deck. Also please don’t turn it upside down.

Minimum radius: R104
Custom parts: Ball bearings

Credits: The Minden-Deutz MD 36 bogies were originally made by “Duq” and reworked by “raised” and “Urbanerwin”.

Any criticism and feedback is much appreciated.

German battery powered small locomotive Ka 4015 (381 101-5)

Posted on by Thomas Reincke

At the beginning of the 20th century, battery-electric mobility made its debut on the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The best-known representative of this type are the Wittfeld accumulator railcars, which were used until 1907.

Starting in 1930, the Reichsbahn procured prototypes of the newly introduced class of “small locomotives.” These vehicles were intended to facilitate shunting operations at smaller stations. Maintaining a steam locomotive there was far too costly. In addition to the prototypes with internal combustion engines, some storage locomotives were also built.

The later production vehicles of the battery-powered small locomotives were largely based on the Köf II in terms of propulsion and design. The AEG prototypes, on the other hand, consisted of a chassis with a roof. In other words, a prototype reduced to its pure functions. AEG locomotives were powered by two Tatzlager motors. Such a bizarre “gazebo” is preserved with the Ka 4013 in the Railway Museum Bochum-Dahlhausen.

The prototype of my model received a cab somewhat reminiscent of the Einheits-Köf in 1941. The decommissioning by the Bundesbahn took place on 01.02.1973 at the Bw Haltingen. After that, the locomotive was still in service for almost 20 years in Basel for the logistics service provider Interfrigo. The vehicle is preserved in the Bavarian Railway Museum in Nördlingen.

The motorization of my 9 knob wide model is done by circuit cube. The black saucers used only appear with the set 76417. In addition, a few hoses need to be cut.

Winner 2021 in the category Electric Locomotives of the Brickmodelrailroader.

Wikipedia
deutsche-kleinloks.de

German Tramway Verbandswagen

Posted on by Thomas Reincke

After World War II, there was a high demand for streetcar cars in Germany. Using existing chassis, the first car to be built was the Aufbauwagen derived from the Einheitsstraßenbahnwagen (1938). In order to simplify tramcar construction, the first Verbandswagen were developed from 1950 onwards in accordance with the guidelines of VöV, today’s Association of German Transport Companies (VDV).

Some of the vehicles were in passenger service until the 1980s. Converted to workshop vehicles, some of them were in service for several decades longer.

Even if a construction manual is supplied here. The model is mainly to be seen as a basis for own color variants, modifications or further developments. Ultimately, everyone will have his own favorite operation with appropriate vehicles.

The model is not driven. However, the installation of a circuit cube would be conceivable. With some modifications, a version in standard gauge would also be possible.

The Aachen car 7101 with sidecar 111, decorated, as it drove during the farewell parade on Sunday, September 29, 1974.

The vehicle can be seen from 6:43.

Tramway Railgrinder Aachener Straßenbahn TSS 1

Posted on by Thomas Reincke

In 1940, a grinding car was built for the Aachen tramway by the Schörling company on the basis of an old railcar from 1895. The vehicle was designated TSS1 and was in service until the end of operation in 1974. The vehicle was also part of the farewell parade.

Except for the 2x2x2 roof tiles in orange, the model can be built entirely from original bricks. The model is not motorized. However, this should be feasible by means of Circuit Cube. Space inside is available.

Similar vehicles were in service in other cities, both standard gauge and meter gauge.

single axle sidecar VB 141 for german railbus

Posted on by Thomas Reincke

For the transport of skis with the excursion railcars of the Reichsbahn a corresponding trailer was designed, but not realized. In the mid-50s, the Bundesbahn took up this idea and had a corresponding vehicle built. Even though the trailers were actually used with the VT90 and ET91 observation railcars, the larger number served to transport bicycles and luggage with the single-engine VT95 railbuses. Photos are avaiable in the histroic forum of “Drehscheibe-online”.

Behind this type designation is a rare trailer for the single-engine Uerdingen rail bus VT95. With this, some bicycles or luggage could be taken along, even if the railcar was traveling without a sidecar, which had a luggage compartment.

The quaint verhicle was in service between 1952 and 1961. Only in the Passau area did two trailers survive until 1968.

Even though I made the model hinged. Unfortunately, bicycles cannot be transported in it. At least a few suitcases fit inside. And, since the railbus was sometimes mocked as a piglet cab (“Ferkeltaxi”), it can also be used as a pig trailer.

“Hbbillns” modern 8-wide goods wagon

Posted on by bigdaedy

A generic modern covered two-axled goods wagon widely used all accross Europe.

For intermediate and expert builders.

Custom parts: None
Minimum radius: R104

*Disclaimer* Although the wagon has been built and has seen some action during events, the performance isn’t as good as I want to be.
The moc may have some issues going around curves and through switches, as the two-axle design does not self center itself and might derail when pushed. Also it is rather wobbly, so be extra careful when handling it.

This moc may receive a major overhaul in the future.

Feel free to recolour it to your own liking!

Many thanks to DennisakaTechno for making instructions.

covered freight wagon “Litera H” K.W.St.E.

Posted on by Thomas Reincke

Covered goods wagon for the transport of livestock of the Royal Würrttemberg State Railway. One such wagon, built in 1891, is preserved by the Schwäbische-Alb-Bahn. From about 1905 onwards, the Württemberg goods wagons were given the uniform brown livery.

Self-printed wheels are used for the model. Black saucers are needed for the buffers, which unfortunately are not available anywhere. The STL files for the printed objects are included in the “Model Download”.
For the green version, individual parts are needed that are currently not available from Lego. In this case, third party manufacturers must and can be used.