Product Features and Details
Road no. 80 063 / 80 791 / 81 408 Han
Model: Extra mounted steps and handrails in low-material thickness; multi-part brake system with brake shoes in wheel plane; finely detailed strut bracing of impact-resistant plastic; with interior fittings
In order to improve attractiveness for passenger service, DB made increasing use in the early 50s of so-called “Motorzugeinheiten” (“motorized rail units”). These consisted of diesel locomotives of the V 36 class and the side cars and control cars for the VT unit. Since these were not sufficient, biaxial standard cars were also equipped with stove heating and deployed in these services. Refurbished passenger cars or Pwghs 41s renovated from Pwif-41s served as control cars. In addition to the “Donnerbüchsen” (“thunderboxes”), a few Cid-21s also benefitted from this refurbishment. In addition to self-heating systems, they also received new red-beige paintwork.
