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X1
For Stockholm commuter use, the X1 is still in service, but probably not for much longer.
SWB have announced a metal kit for the X1.
Top- A preproduction model of the 'X1' by Swedish manufacturer, SWB.
Bottom Left - X1 3074, bound for Märsta, heading into Centralstation (Stockholm). [Photo: A. Allum]
Bottom Right -X1 3066 in the old livery on the same route (and place - almost) as X1 3074! [Photo: A. Allum]
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, are the X2-1 and X2-2, InterRegio versions.
Heljan Heljan introduced the first model of the X2000 as individual cars with poor quality plastic bodies and equally poor performance. It was an extremely limited edition. More recently, following 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and proper motors and drive mechanisms - similar to those fitted to the TMX/TMY locomotives, but have subsequently withdrawn these plans!
Jeco also produce a model now, made of metal with a price tag to suit!
Roco don't produce an X2 model. They produce a DB (German) ICE train painted in SJ X2000 livery. It is NOT authentic.
Left - A slightly modified and shortened Heljan X2 set at Borensberg on the former KRBJ. This model represents the InterRegio X2-2, and not the full X2000! [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Right - An unidentified X2000 tilting through the curves on the Southern Mainline, July 1994. [Photo: Adrian Allum.].
X50/X51
The X50/X51 is the 'Regina' designed by Adtranz. A few Swedish operators are buying these, including XT, VL, TiB and SL.
There are no models of this unit available.
The new order - X50/X51, based on a new 'European' design!
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, are also in use.
UGJ produce a plastic (but expensive) kit of the X10.
SWB produce a metal kit of the X12.
Left - X10 3149 at the original Köpingsvik station. [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Right - X10 3149 (the prototype for the FLMJ's model) at Kungsängen. [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Y1
This is the Fiat designed railbus introduced at the end of the 1970s, that replaced all original Swedish designs. Construction was carried out in Italy and Sweden. Some have recently been exported.
Modellproduktion produce a plastic kit for the Y1, but it is without a chassis or running gear.
'Y1,' 1362 at Rättvik, May 1990. [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Y2
The Danish IC3 in SJ use; the Y2 was introduced in southern Sweden, and has been a successful design. One service now operates into Stockholm, where diesels are normally banned due to the levels of emissions - but the Y2 is very 'clean.'
Heljan produced a poor quality model of the Y2 with Tenshodo motor bogie. It has been upgraded recently with their newer mechanism, but early reports that it 'fails' on curves due to the incompatibility with the in-built close coupling mechanisms, appear to be untrue. One of the AJK members has a latter set, and its performance is very good. However, it is not advisable to regularly uncouple the unit as there is a risk of damaging the electrical couplings!
Left - Heljan's Swedish Y2 diesel set in sidings at Röjeråsen on the former KRBJ. [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Right - A 'Y2' diesel set, exactly like the Danish 'IC3' class.
Y6
Probably the most familiar sight on Swedish railways during the 1960s and 1970s, the 'Y6' is regarded as a quintessential design. Derivatives also ran in Denmark, Norway and Finland, many have been preserved, some are used as works trains ... they're everywhere!
UGJ have made kits of these, and there are an assortment of suitable chassis units to go with them.
Jeco have also made kits of these, for any suitable chassis unit, but most recently, they have made a ready-to-run version.
Top - 'Y6' and derivatives at Råbäck station during SJK's 40th anniversary railtour. [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Bottom Left - The FLMJ's Jeco Y7 (a derivative of the Y6). [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Bottom Right - A pair of 'Y6' railbuses made with UGJ bodies, but one on a Brimalm chassis and the other with SWB drive. [Photo: Håkan Grundstedt.]
Xo4
A German Diesel railbus, based on a standard design, but with modifications, and only two in service in Sweden. Introduced 1938 to the VBHJ, used by SJ from 1940 to 1955, ended up on the SNJ until withdrawal in 1962; scrapped a few years later.
Liliput make the DR VT137, which is a suitable candidate for conversion. Detail differences are minimal, but note that it operated as a single unit - the trailer has no use. The window spacing is not 100% correct and the Swedish version had a 'skirt' below the solebar
Piko made the DR VT137, but this is no longer available.
The Piko DR VT137 repainted into the Swedish Xo4. [Photo: Patrick Grace.]
Left - TGOJ's railway inspection car, converted from a Volvo of 1950's vintage. [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
Right - 'TGOJ 3' in H0 scale as a working model - by Tekno Bygg, now obsolete! [Photo: Adrian Allum.]
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