Railbus MAN VT23 SWEG Ep.III-IV

The Modellbahn Union Spur N models of the railbus are based on the well-known model from Brekina. Compared to the Brekina model, the Modellbahn Union models have been adapted to the current state of the art and optimized with the current possibilities. The models received the current Next18 interface, loudspeakers and a new drive with a new, smooth-running high-performance motor. The models are analog, DCC/SX Digital with and without sound available. We install an ESU LokSound 5 decoder with impressive original driving sounds in the sound models. In connection with the decoder, the large hidden speaker produces an impressive sound for N gauge models. To optimize the digital driving characteristics and the sound functions, a buffer memory with a capacitor capacity of 400 µF is installed in the sound version of the model. The model is the MAN version with two engines. The sound version of the model is of course equipped with the correct twin-engine ESU sound.

Prototype: The rail bus was built by MAN between 1956 and 1969 and delivered to various private railways. It was available in one- and two-engine versions with MAN diesel engines from its own production. Depending on the version, the railbuses had 66-70 seats and an engine power of 150-200 hp. The vehicles were used individually or in double and triple traction. Some companies also used the model to pull freight cars. A total of 60 vehicles were built. Multiple changes of ownership resulted in a large number of color and paint variants. The area of application extended across Germany, currently there are still several rail buses in regular museum use.

The models have a 5-pole motor, white-red light change (individually switchable in digital operation), a Next18 digital interface, prototypical inscriptions, NEM coupler pockets and standard N couplers. The models appear in an edition of only 250 copies each. The LüP is 10.2 cm per vehicle.