The DB BR VT 98 diesel railcars act it is branch line railcars or rail buses, which in the 60s the Replaced steam trains on branch lines. Compared to the unprofitable steam trains, these rail buses, also known as Uerdinger rail buses, could be put together more flexibly and could be moved by a train driver alone. These rail buses reached top speeds of 90 km / h and some of them are still in use today on museum railways.
The finished model consists of approx. 806 individual parts and can be operated using a Power-Functions train motor motorize. Motorization with powered-up is also possible. The motors are installed horizontally inside. Despite the small size, there is space for the motor, battery box and IR receiver in the housing. The roof can be removed to operate the switch on the battery box.
This article is the guide to individual railcars. These is also available as a set, together with a sidecar and a bicycle / luggage trailer.
PDF instructions DB BR VT 98 / DB 798
individual parts 806 pcs length 36 studs broad 8 studs height 10 studs version 21.01
