Chemnitz railcar 169

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The history of the tram

Chemnitzer Verkehr (CVAG)
Operational

1919: Delivered as Chemnitz railcar 169, manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG)/Eigenbau/Pöge Elektrizitäts-AG, type T 10, series 163-172, width 2.05 m, length 8.44 m, weight 10.7 t, manufactured 1919, with 18 seats and 34 standing places, 2 axles.

Chemnitzer Verkehr (CVAG)
Operational

1951: Rebuilt to Chemnitz school tram 169 (ex Chemnitz railcar 169), manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG)/Eigenbau/Pöge Elektrizitäts-AG, type T 10, series 163-172, width 2.05 m, length 8.44 m, weight 10.7 t, manufactured 1919, with 18 seats and 34 standing places, 2 axles.

Chemnitzer Verkehr (CVAG)
Operational

January 1, 1956: Vehicle number changed to Chemnitz school tram 1169 (ex Chemnitz railcar 169), manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG)/Eigenbau/Pöge Elektrizitäts-AG, type T 10, series 163-172, width 2.05 m, length 8.44 m, weight 10.7 t, manufactured 1919, with 18 seats and 34 standing places, 2 axles.

Postcard: Chemnitz school tram 1169 in front of Straßenbahnmuseum (1988)Museum trams in Chemnitz Motor car 169, built around 1920 169 bidirectional motor car / narrow gauge Chemnitz, built around 1920, series nos. 163-172. Data sheet T 10 Vehicle number 169: converted to training car no. 169 1958: training car to no. 1169 1980: converted to museum car no. 69 (open car) 1997: returned to vehicle number no. 169 (still a museum car) Manufacturer: Own tram main workshop in Kappel Electrical equipment: Siemens-Schuckert-Werke (SSW), Berlin and Erlanger, Elektricitäts-Aktiengesellschaft, formerly Hermann Pöge, Chemnitz. Engine / Power: 2 x 25.8 kW (SSW), 1927-29 equipped with 2 x 33.1 kW (BVR 450, Pöge) Length over crash barrier: 8440 mm Seats: 18 (across) / Standing: 30By Henrik Boye, Maik Wagner, Straßenbahnfreunde Chemnitz, Thomas Böttger - 1988.

Chemnitzer Verkehr (CVAG)
Operational

1980: Rebuilt to Chemnitz museum tram 69 (ex Chemnitz railcar 169), manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG)/Eigenbau/Pöge Elektrizitäts-AG, type T 10, series 163-172, width 2.05 m, length 8.44 m, weight 10.7 t, manufactured 1919, with 18 seats and 34 standing places, 2 axles.

Postcard: Chemnitz museum tram 69 in front of Altendorf (1988)Heritage railcar 69, built in 1919. Converted from driving school railcar 1169 in 1980. Here in front of the Altendorf carriage depot, in November 1988.By Bildverlag Böttger, Henrik Boye, Thomas Böttger - November 1988.

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Narrow-gauge trams in Karl-Marx-Stadt (1893-1988)It all started in 1880 with a horse-drawn tram on the unusual gauge of 915 mm (about three feet), which remained the standard until 1893, when electric operation began. From 1917 onward, plans were made to widen the gauge to 1000 mm. However, it wasn't until 1958 that VEB Verkehrsbetriebe Chemnitz launched a truly ambitious gauge conversion program. Due to numerous urban development challenges and austerity measures typical of the GDR, the latter VEB Nahverkehr Karl-Marx-Stadt was only able to complete this program in 1988. Look back at the lively tram scene and scheduled service on the narrow gauge line with the legendary three-car trains. These railcars from the 1920s were kept operational through extensive maintenance and continued to run until the last Rottluff-Zentrumsring line was shut down on November 6, 1988. Footage from the 1920s, of course, is just as common as winter shots from the 1980s. First Chemnitz, then Karl Marstadt, then Chemnitz again. The city's name changed as often as its tramway. Even the track width was unusual. In 1890, an English engineer based his work on British units and chose a track spacing of three feet, or approximately 915 mm. In 1917, the track was widened to just 925 mm. It stayed that way for decades. This measurement was unique in Germany. This chapter wasn't finished until 1988. Until then, only vehicles from the 1920s were in operation. The footage in this film dates from the 1980s, but the film also offers a glimpse into earlier times. The employees of this tramway company had a knack for improvisation. When they wanted to showcase a historic carriage for the centenary, they converted a much newer model. Entry into the carriages was relatively high, ranging from over 36 cm to the first step. The coupling system was also old and extremely rare. The footage was shot by Jörg Langfeld, who also filmed in winter. This 50-minute film is an incredible journey through time for tram enthusiasts.By tram-TV - 1893 - 1988.

Postcard: Chemnitz museum tram 69 on Limbacher Straße (1980-1989)Tram nostalgia in Karl-Marz-Stadt. Limbacher Straße, 1980s. Chemnitz Tram Museum. www.strassenbahn-chemnitz.de We look forward to your visit. Thank you.By Ansichtskarten-M. Wagner, Henrik Boye - 1980 - 1989.

Straßenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Open regularly

September 6, 1996: Arrived at the museum as Chemnitz railcar 169, manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG)/Eigenbau/Pöge Elektrizitäts-AG, type T 10, series 163-172, width 2.05 m, length 8.44 m, weight 10.7 t, manufactured 1919, with 18 seats and 34 standing places, 2 axles.

Chemnitz railcar 169 in Straßenbahnmuseum (2015)By Henrik Boye.
July 9, 2015.

Postcard: Chemnitz tram line 2 near Theaterplatz (2000)Chemnitz Trams Trams in Chemnitz T 3D Carolastraße TW 169 in the Kappel Tram Museum Traditional Railcar 1102 (Gotha Type) Variobahn Street of NationsBy Bildverlag Böttger, Henrik Boye, Thomas Böttger - 2000.

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