Kit BK41: Hamburg V5T Triebwagen (Bogie motor tramcar)

Brief History

• In 1943 the car builders Waggonbau Uerdingen built 21 bogie motor tramcars for Hamburg, these being designated Type V5T.
• 10 cars were destroyed by aerial bombardment in 1943.
• During 1954 - 1956 the cars were fitted with the large route number box on the roof.
• All V5T cars were scrapped between 1968 and 1969.

Kit special features

• This kit has two unmotorised bogies. A matching pair of MEEQ motorised bogies is available separately.
• The whitemetal trolley pole is non-working.
• The transfer sheet supplied contains the Hamburg HHA logo, lettering, numbers and destinations.
• The kit is suitable for towing kit 42 Hamburg V5B trailer car.

Bibliography

• Höltge, Dieter und Kochems, Michael. 2008. Straßen- und Stadtbahnen in Deutschland. Band 11: Hamburg. EK-Verlag GmbH. ISBN 978 3 88255 392 5.
• Hoyer, H. 1989. Die Hamburger Strassenbahn. Wagenpark Teil 2: 1921 bis 1945. Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn e. V., Hamburg (VVM). (Cars of types V5T, V5B)
• Hoyer, H. 1994. Die Hamburger Strassenbahn. Wagenpark Teil 3: 1945 bis 1978. Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn e. V., Hamburg (VVM). (Cars of types V5T, V5B)