Trix 25175 — Class VT 18.16 Diesel Express Powered Rail Car Train

Prototype

Class VT 18.16 high-speed diesel multiple unit (type SVT "Görlitz"), as the refurbished heritage train set of the SVT Görlitz gGmbH looks. Based on the version of the Deutsche Reichsbahn of the DDR (DR/DDR) from the 1960s and 1970s, as a flagship for international express services. 4-part unit. 1 power car VTa, 1 intermediate car VMc with a dining area and kitchen, 1 intermediate car VMd, 1 power car VTb. Current operating condition from 2025/26.

Model

4-part unit. The train has a digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. It also has a regulated high-performance drive with a flywheel in one power car, all four axles powered using cardan shafts. Traction tyres. The LED interior lighting, cab lighting, driver's desk lighting, engine room lighting, kitchen area lighting, and wall lamps in the dining area, all fitted as standard, can each be controlled digitally. The triple headlights, two red tail lamps, and interior lighting change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. All of the lighting uses maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs. Multi-part interior details. Multi-pole current-conducting special couplers guided in a slot between the vehicles. Power supply depending on the direction of travel by way of the leading power car in each case. It has a buffer capacitor. Many separately applied details. A reproduction of the automatic coupler at both ends (non-functional). The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm. Length of the 4-part train set approximately 113 cm.

Highlights

• Completely new tooling
• True-to-scale reproduction 1:87. Reproduction of the refurbished 4-part heritage train set
• Highly detailed and heavy metal version
• High-performance drive with a flywheel in one power car
• All four axles in one power car powered using cardan shafts
• Fitted as standard with cab, driver's desk, engine room, and interior lighting
• RailCom-capable DCC/mfx digital decoder with extensive operating, sound, and light functions
• With a buffer capacitor to bridge short sections without power

Note

Märklin is supporting the restoration of this legendary multiple unit with a donation of 25,000.-- euros.