Nederlandse Spoorwegen "Blauwe Engel" DE1 Motorrijtuig in Spoor 1 / 1:32 / 45 mm track

This is my interpretation in Gauge 1 (1:32) of the DE1 railcar designed by Allan (Rotterdam) for the “Nederlandse Spoorwegen” in ‘50’s. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Angel_(train)

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blauwe_Engel

These railcars were painted blue when delivered. During maintenance/revisions in the 1970's they received the standard red livery for Dutch diesel trains. Later they were painted in the grey/yellow standard colors, just like all other Dutch rolling stock at that point in time.

Motorcar #41 was stored after being decomissioned in 1985. After a full restauration in 1995 it is on display at “Het Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum”. 

https://www.spoorwegmuseum.nl/ontdek/de-collectie/onze-treinen/de-blauwe-engel-ns-41/

The museum uses this motorrailcar frequently for the “Heimwee express” to transport visitors Utrecht Central Station (Ut) and the museum located at Utrecht Maliebaan (Utm).    

Parts needed:

Axles: 4 X Standard LGB or Märklon wheel/axle-sets (3.0 mm metal rod, 30 mm wheels)

Bearings: 8 X MR63ZZ

Motors: 2 X Geared motor 16GA-050 or JGA20 (i.e. 12V/~1000 tot 1400 rpm)

RC Receiver: Your personal preference

ESC: 6V ESC for brushed motors (AliExpres, eBay, BangGood, etc…..)

Power supply: I've used one 18650 cell, and a cheap charging/undervoltage PCB. Receivers, ESC's and motors are fully functional at 3.5 to 4.2 V. There is no need to boost the voltage to 6V DC.

Additional: LED's (red, white and red/white) for the interior and the front and rear signal lights. Sound module. Several standing and sitting 1:32 figuren as passengers and driver.

Screws: Several sizes, M2, M3 and M5

Paint

Plastic sheet it to size for the windows.

Important notes:

• This model will not drive trough curves tighter than LGB R3 (minimum radius ~ 1250 mm). It certainly derails negotiating tighter curves. 
• Because the construction is relatively simple, I haven't written instructions. Contact me in case you need some guidance.

Additional information: 

13 April 2025: Replaced ALL 3D-files (corrected and re-sized for 235x235 mm printer bed).

I WILL ONLY SUPPORT THE CURRENT VERSION OF THIS MODEL.

Good luck pinting this typical Dutch rolling stock.

Rob