New HO Class German VW Railroad Maintenance Vehicles Class KLv

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Reynaulds.com presents a new KZbin series call "On Track With Rey". "On Track With Rey is a bi-monthly product review series. Rey will pick his favorite new models from the store and do a complete review of the model. For this episode, Rey picked the new HO Scale Modellbahn Union VW and Siemens German KLv Railroad Maintence Vehicles. These are unique HO functional models that some extra fun to your layout. We currently have 8 versions in stock.
Product Info:
VW KLv 20:
HO Scale DC Era IV Includes a digital decoder Includes a sound effect
Model: The Modellbahn Union KLv 12 maintenance is an exquisitely detailed model that stands out. This model is thoughtfully designed with a smooth-running motor, a sturdy metal chassis, power pickup from both axles for reliable performance, and a factory-installed 6-pin Zimo sound decoder, adding an immersive audio experience to the model.
Prototype: In 1954/55, the DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn) ordered new maintenance cars. Based on the VW T1 body, a total of 30 vehicles of the Klv 20 type were ordered from the companies Beilhack (our prototype) and WMD. The VW body was mounted on a new frame. The propulsion system used an air-cooled VW industrial engine with a displacement of 1.2 liters and 28 horsepower. The maximum speed was 70 km/h, and the total weight was approximately 1400 kg. Power was transmitted through a clutch and a manual gearbox sourced from the automotive industry, offering four forward gears and one reverse gear. For turning around, the original vehicles were equipped with a lifting device that allowed one person to lift and rotate the vehicle. The DB retired the Klv 20 by 1977, but they continued to be used by other railways and some are still preserved today. Due to their robust construction and simple maintenance, seven vehicles are still in existence.
Siemens KLv 12:
Model: The Modellbahn Union KLv 12 maintenance is an exquisitely detailed model that stands out. This model is thoughtfully designed with a smooth-running motor, a sturdy metal chassis, power pickup from both axles for reliable performance, and a factory-installed 6-pin Zimo sound decoder, adding an immersive audio experience to the model.
Prototype: Starting in 1953, the DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn) acquired a variety of handcars for railway service purposes, including the Klv 11 and Klv 12 types. By 1963, approximately 800 of these handcars had been produced by different suppliers. The main distinction between the Klv 11 and Klv 12 models lies in the number of doors. Noteworthy manufacturers involved in building these purpose-built vehicles were Beilhack (our model), Draisinenbau Hamburg Alpers, FKF, Industriewerke Karlsruhe IWK, and Sollinger Hütte SH. The handcars, designed to be simple and cost-effective, gained popularity.
To power these vehicles, an air-cooled Volkswagen industrial engine with a displacement of 1.2 liters and 28 horsepower was utilized. The engine's output was transmitted through a clutch and a manual gearbox sourced from the automotive industry, providing four forward gears and one reverse gear. With a top speed of 70 km/h and a total weight of around 2,250 kg, the handcars performed admirably.
The Klv 12 models found utility not only with the DB but also with private railways, mines, and industrial companies in subsequent years. Handcars were even sold in other European countries. The final decommissioning of these vehicles by the DB occurred in 1997. Thanks to their sturdy construction and easy maintenance, numerous handcars are still in use today, particularly in museums.
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