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MAN Lions City G 15, 3-door-version of KVB cologne
Item number: Rietze 72796-1
license plate: K-VB-427
destination sign: 155 Höhenhaus Birkenweg
route sign: 155 Höhenhaus Birkenweg
limited edition: 150 items SOLD OUT
The story about the special model:
There are many model buses from almost all major transport companies. Whether BVG, Hochbahn or Rheinbahn; whether Rietze, Brekina or Holland Oto, the variety of models is gigantic.
In Cologne, however, the number of models is very manageable.
I wanted to change this situation and was able to produce a first model bus series in agreement with the KVB AG (Cologne's public transport company).
The choice fell directly on the MAN Lions City G 15, because these buses currently characterize the Cologne cityscape.
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How did the line selection come about?
All bus types are currently used on line 155.
Solo and articulated buses drive here, KVB and all subcontractors drive here.
It is the only line with two reversing loops, which are, however, only operated intermittently. From a timetabling point of view, this line represents absolute diversity that simply had to be cast in a model.
Or was it perhaps simply the reason that line 155 runs virtually on my doorstep and I will continue to enjoy the use of the Lion Citys until the line is converted to electric operation in 2023?