N-Scale 09/2017: CAT Excavator, BR 231 bargain, weathered freight cars

Modellbahn Union N gauge.
running number 3182-4765305-4.
equipped with: NEM coupler pockets, standard N couplers.

running number: 3185-4777417-0

equipped with:
- movable hood part
- NEM coupler pockets
- standard N couplers.

running number 231 018, livery red with grey frame

• Front/rear lights: white and red, directional.
• Period: V
• Close coupler mechanism. 
• Flywheel(s) 
• System: DC / DC
• Owner: DB AG
• Digital decoder plug: NEM 662 (Next 18)
• Length over buffers (mm): 129

SNCF, CC 72006 diesel loco , Isabelle” livery

Front/rear lights: white and red, directional.
Owner: SNCF
Close coupler mechanism.
Flywheel(s)
Period: IV - VI
System: DCC Digital with Sound
Length over buffers (mm): 126

SNCF, diesel locomotive CC 72082

Front/rear lights: white and red, directional.
Owner: SNCF
Close coupler mechanism.
Flywheel(s)
Period: IV - VI
System: DCC Digital with Sound
Length over buffers (mm): 126

Delivered in 1937/38, these vehicles met the high demand for branch line railcars at the time and were therefore widely used.

The model is equipped with:
- Interior lighting
- LED headlights and taillights that change over with the direction of travel, red/white
- Analog version with 6-pin interface NEM 651

The model is completely made in Germany, the quality level is excellent, 100% final inspection.

Standard branch line railcar type CPwVT-34 – VT 135:

The two-axle standard branch line railcars VT 135 061 to 132 were developed in the mid-1930s by the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft. In 1937 and 1938, 64 units were delivered to the DRG. Further construction was not carried out in favor of four-axle railcars and the outbreak of the Second World War. Despite significant wartime losses, several railcars survived. After 1945, 32 units came to the DB, now designated as VT 70.9. Five vehicles came to the CSD. Four operational VT 135s were designated M 140 301-304. 10 pieces came to the DR in the GDR. It was used in Saxony, Mecklenburg and the Altmark. In 1970, 6 units received the new company numbers 186 004 - 007, 258 and 259. The vehicles were phased out in the mid-1970s. Railcar 186 258-0 has been preserved as a museum vehicle in depot Halle P. The model corresponds to the VT 135 062 of the DR Era III in terms of coloring and lettering. The VT 135 062 was based in the Pieschen depot of the Rbd Dresden from 1947 to 1965. From 1957 to 1964 it was used on the route from Bad Schandau to Sebnitz.

Technical specifications
Length over buffers: 12,280 mm
Engine power : 110 kW, diesel engine
Top speed: 75 km/h
Service weight: 13.4 t
Seats: 36 plus 10 folding seats

scope of delivery
The model is complete with all add-on parts. For a coupling with other vehicles, there is the option of installing the standard coupling shafts included in the packaging. To do this, either the air tank, which is only attached, or the brake hose carrier must be removed and replaced with the standard shaft, see exploded view overleaf. To remove the housing, eg to insert figures, you only have to pull out the plugged-in buffers on both sides.

Jürgen Plack subjected the VT135 to a detailed test with many more pictures. Read this on our blog .

Motor and control car set

Delivered in 1937/38, these vehicles met the high demand for branch line railcars at the time and were therefore widely used.

The model is equipped with:
- Interior lighting
- LED headlights and taillights that change over with the direction of travel, red/white
- Digital version with FlexDec and function decoder in the control car

The model is completely made in Germany, the quality level is excellent, 100% final inspection.

Standard branch line railcar type CPwVT-34 – VT 135:

The two-axle standard branch line railcars VT 135 061 to 132 were developed in the mid-1930s by the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft. In 1937 and 1938, 64 units were delivered to the DRG. Further construction was not carried out in favor of four-axle railcars and the outbreak of the Second World War. Despite significant wartime losses, several railcars survived. After 1945, 32 units came to the DB, now designated as VT 70.9. Five vehicles came to the CSD. Four operational VT 135s were designated M 140 301-304. 10 pieces came to the DR in the GDR. It was used in Saxony, Mecklenburg and the Altmark. In 1970, 6 units received the new company numbers 186 004 - 007, 258 and 259. The vehicles were phased out in the mid-1970s. Railcar 186 258-0 has been preserved as a museum vehicle in depot Halle P. The model corresponds to the VT 135 062 of the DR Era III in terms of coloring and lettering. The VT 135 062 was based in the Pieschen depot of the Rbd Dresden from 1947 to 1965. From 1957 to 1964 it was used on the route from Bad Schandau to Sebnitz.

Technical specifications
Length over buffers: 12,280 mm
Engine power : 110 kW, diesel engine
Top speed: 75 km/h
Service weight: 13.4 t
Seats: 36 plus 10 folding seats

scope of delivery
The model is complete with all add-on parts. For a coupling with other vehicles, there is the option of installing the standard coupling shafts included in the packaging. To do this, either the air tank, which is only attached, or the brake hose carrier must be removed and replaced with the standard shaft, see exploded view overleaf. To remove the housing, eg to insert figures, you only have to pull out the plugged-in buffers on both sides.

Jürgen Plack subjected the VT135 to a detailed test with many more pictures. Read this on our blog .

Content: motorized chassis with 2 axles

Finish:
- length 18,4mm
- height 22,5mm
- wheel distance 8mm
- width 12mm

motor size: length 8mm, width 10mm, height 12mm

Suitable for all cleaning trolleys from the Tomix range.

The rail cleaning trolley can be used for cleaning, as a vacuum cleaner or as a grinding trolley. 3 grinding and cleaning pads are included in the packaging. This wagon is absolutely indispensable and saves tiresome rail cleaning work, can also be used in places that are difficult to access. We directly recommend the use of 2 trolleys. You can have one permanently polished and use the other directly behind it as a vacuum cleaner.

Functionality:
It is operated using 12V DC voltage and being pulled or pushed by a motorized vehicle. The analogue version is not suitable for digital model railways, as the permanently applied current overloads the motor and triggers the heat protection switch.

You can purchase the car directly from us in the digital version. We convert the car with a Doehler and Haass decoder which we solder.

Cart Length: 120mm

The rail cleaning trolley can be used for cleaning, as a vacuum cleaner or as a grinding trolley. 3 grinding and cleaning pads are included in the packaging. This wagon is absolutely indispensable and saves tiresome rail cleaning work, can also be used in places that are difficult to access. We directly recommend the use of 2 trolleys. You can have one permanently polished and use the other directly behind it as a vacuum cleaner.

Functionality:
It is operated using 12V DC voltage and being pulled or pushed by a motorized vehicle. The analogue version is not suitable for digital model railways, as the permanently applied current overloads the motor and triggers the heat protection switch.

You can purchase the car directly from us in the digital version. We convert the car with a Doehler and Haass decoder which we solder.

Cart Length: 120mm

Content. Cleaning car, three polishing and three grinding discs, tool for changing the inserts, foam, brush and manual.
Function: The car works with all standard N gauge model railways. My changing the insert you have a choice between vacuum cleaning, grinding and polishing. Polishing is also possible with the use of cleaning fluid by using the cars built in tank. You need a loco to move the car. The model can be used on analog and DCC layouts. When using DCC we recommend to upgrade the car with a decoder. In the optional DCC or Selectrix Version we build in a decoder!

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- spinning wheels

Content: 1 plastic model from the 9th truck collection

Finish:
- built model
- completely painted and decorated
- removable container
- spinning wheels