LGB 26390 G T 3 railcar of HSB
In the 30er, Nordhausen-Wernigerode Eisenbahn AG (NWE) planned to modernize its train vehicle park. In addition to new steam locomotives, diesel-electric railcars should also be procured. After the first railcar was bought in 1935, the Wagonfabrik Wismar delivered two more powerful railcars in 1940, which were designed as pure baggage railcars. With a service weight of 32 tons, a capacity of 516 hp and a maximum speed of 60 km/h, the two luggage railcars were somewhat stronger than the passenger railcar and could therefore transport 4 instead of 3 wagons.In 1949, the Deutsche Reichsbahn took over both railcars as VT 137 565 and VT 137 566. Until the delivery of the new steam locomotives at the end of the 50er, both railcars carried the brunt of the Brockenverkehrs together with the heavy steam locomotives of the former NWE. The railcars were then pushed into secondary services. VT 137 565 was retired in 1967 and scrapped in Wittenberge in 1968. VT 137 566 was still given the new number 187 025 in 1970 and was stopped during the 70er. Thus, the HSB took over the railcar in 1993. In 1995, it was reprocessed and has since returned to its original status as T3 of the NWE for special trips. During this modification, the original engine was replaced by a new Cummins 328 hp engine. Since the railcar was only used in special traffic and no longer as a towing vehicle, this power is sufficient, spare parts are available for the modern engine at all times. Currently, the railcar is reset from repair and is planned for reconditioning.Model of the diesel railcar T3, as it is still available today at the HSB. True-to-original red color and inscription of the epoch VI. Four wheel sets driven by two powerful ball-bearing Buhler motors. This means that the very powerful railcar is able - just like its great prototype - to pull several wagons as well. This text is machine translated.