DR 970-620 Load Cars (Radebeul)
In the numerous narrow-gauge railways of the former GDR, the
rolling stock was in very poor condition in the first years after
World War II; the cars dated back to the turn of the century.
Gradually, extensive maintenance work was carried out on some Saxon
load cars, passenger cars, and luggage cars.
The wooden cladding was replaced with metal sheets, the wooden
window frames were made of metal, and the interiors were modernized
with new seats, among other improvements. However, these measures
were not sufficient in the long term.
When it became clear in the mid-60s that these railways could not
be dispensed with and the tourist value of such railways was slowly
recognized, it was decided to reconstruct the cars similarly to the
standard gauge Rekowagen.
Bemo updates the range and replaces the sold-out or only available
in small quantities car models 3020 810 (970-588) and 3021 810+811
(970-324 or -416) with vehicles featuring new operational numbers
suitable for Era IV.
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