Prototype

This car type was one of the originals on the LD back in 1889. The initial series was built by SIG, Neuhausen. Follow-up orders were built in Switzerland (several different builders), Germany and Belgium.

Model

The starting point is the box from a Bachmann car which was on clearance. But even that needed to be shortened, however since it is a one piece injection it is really sturdy.

The U-channels for the frame are fabricated from styrene.

The boards are of the walls are scored with the height transfer gauge.

The doors can be opened

The frame with the crossmembers and the wall supports.

Brake platform

Steps and coupler

Journal with the spring arrangement

Roof reinforcements.

Subroof

Sideview with the roof.

To be continued