DR VT18.16 SVT Gorlitz 4 Car DMU III (DCC-Sound)

Model

1:87 Scale model of a VT18.16 4 Car Multiple Unit decorated in DR livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• DCC Sound Model
• Highly Detailed Finish
• Fitted with a Coreless type motor
• Suitable for age 14+ year old modellers
• This model is best suited to 438mm radius curces
• Directional Lighting

Contents

• 1 x Kato 4 Car Multiple Unit

Details

The Class VT 18.16 was a prestigious diesel multiple unit introduced by the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the early 1960s for long-distance express services. This 4-car unit featured a streamlined design, first- and second-class compartments, dining facilities, and powerful diesel-hydraulic drives capable of speeds up to 160 km/h. It served prominent routes such as Berlin–Dresden–Prague and other international lines across Eastern Europe. Known for its comfort and reliability, the VT 18.16 represented East German engineering at its finest. A perfect choice for model railway users recreating classic express operations during the Cold War era and the golden age of diesel traction.