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X2 series
The X2 is Sweden’s high-tech train with tilting ability on curves, and some dual-voltage examples running into Denmark also. Derived from the original X2000, the X2-1 and X2-2 were InterRegio versions, but since their first overhaul, all sorts of combinations of vehicles are run, now.
- Heljan introduced the first model of the X2000 as individual cars with poor quality plastic bodies and equally poor performance (two Tenshodo motor-bogies on the power-car). It was an extremely limited edition. Following the commencement of X2 workings into Denmark, Heljan announced a modified version with better bodies and proper motors and drive mechanisms – similar to those fitted to the TMX/TMY locomotives, but they have subsequently withdrawn these plans!
- Jeco produced a metal model, with a price tag to suit. However, they have more recently produced a new version in plastic as a basic 4-car set with other trailers as separate items. More recently, Jeco has produced the model in the ‘Lynx’ and Chinese liveries, so maybe they will also produce the new (from 2021) livery deployed on the heavily refurbished units.
- Roco doesn’t produce an X2 model. They produce a DB (German) ICE train painted in SJ X2000 livery. It is NOT authentic.
X10 and derivatives
The X10 is a more modern version of the X1, used in Stockholm. However, the X10 is used in other areas also, and different specification versions, X11, X12, X14 and so on, have also been in use. They are currently being phased out in favour of newer so-called ‘Regina’ trains.
There are no ready-to-run models, but the kits shewn below do still appear from time to time.
- UGJ produced a plastic (but expensive) kit of the X10. (A suitable rolling chassis for this model is available from Byggsvenskt.nu)
- SWB produced a metal kit of the X12.
X16/X17
In addition to the diesel-powered Y6 / Y7 rail buses, SJ ordered an electric version, which was built by AB Svenska Järnvägsverkstäderna (ASJ) and ASEA, where ASEA was responsible for the electrical equipment. They were divided into two series with different decor, X16 with chairs corresponding to Y6 and X17 with more comfortable Y7 chairs. The X17 therefore got fewer seats than the X16, 49 against 55.
X16 and X17 came to be used mostly in Svealand and Värmland, and the Gävle region became the last areas of service before decommissioning in the mid-1980s. Some were sold to TGOJ for traffic in Mälardalen but were abandoned after a couple of years. Two X16 motor cars are preserved at the SMoK and an X17 at Dellenbanans Vänner. See also, our special feature on “dateboxes”.
- Jeco has produced one of each version in 2019, based on their successful Y6 diesel unit, and therefore not totally correct with bodyside detail!
X20 / X21 / X22 / X23
X20, X21, X22 and X23 was a series of two to four car electric multiple units operated by TGOJ (Trafikaktiebolaget Grängesberg-Oxelösunds Järnvägar). Thirteen units were built by Hilding Carlssons Mekaniska Verkstad in 1956–59. One unit was sold to Tågkompaniet in 2001 and was the last unit in service after 2003 until it was taken out of service in 2009.
X20 built as three four-car sets.
X21 built as ten two-car sets.
X22 was the result of four X21 units being rebuilt in the 1980s with a more spacious interior and more first class seating.
X23 was created in 1991 after a number of accidents had put parts of the stock out of commission. It had three cars, but the same (higher) power as the X20 unit.
- Jeco has proposed models of the TGOJ X21 in original two-tone green livery and in later orange livery; as well as the X22 in SJ blue/black livery.