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DISCONTINUED MODELS

All these models are out of current production line. We have last very limited stock for some of them; some models may be re-produced on special request, please call us or your dealers for more information.

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1936 Leningrad LK-5 Trolleybus

Trolleybus in the Soviet Union started to operate on 15th November 1933 in Moscow. First two vehicles, classified LK-1, were assembled by SWARZ plant in Moscow; chassis were supplied by Jaroslavsky Automobile Plant, electrical equipment by Dynamo plant and bodies were built by ZIS. 68 LK-series trolleybuses were delivered to Moscow until 1936 (include some 49-seat 3-axle LK-2 vehicles in 1934). Other Soviet cities, such as Kiev and St.-Petersburg also started trolleybus operation with LK trolleybuses. In St.-Petersburg seven LK-5 trolleybuses, similar to Moscow’s LK-1, were built in 1936 in the Municipality’s workshop. Trolleybuses then used old tramway depot, new depot was opened in 1940. First modern trolleybuses of JaTB-1 type were delivered later in 1936; last LK-5 remained in service until 1941.

Scale 1:43

100

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1936 Leningrad JaTB-1 Trolleybus

In August 1936 the JaTB range of trolleybuses was announced in the Soviet Union. These vehicles were built by Jaroslavsky Automobile Plant. First JaTB-1 was supplied to Moscow on 5th August 1936 and to St.-Petersburg later this year. In St.-Petersburg these comfortable vehicles remained in service until 1959. The JaTB-1 was a two-axle model with 5.2 m wheelbase, 9.32 m length and 38-seat bodywork with two-doors layout. 82 h.p. motors were supplied by Dynamo plant in Moscow and the max.speed was approx.50 km/h. Compressed air brakes were used, this being a feature standardized on the JaTB trolleybuses.

Scale 1:43

100

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1972 Leningrad ZIU-9 Trolleybus

This trolleybus becomes with more than 30,000 vehicles the most spreaded trolleybus of the world. ZIU-9s are operating in cities of Argentina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Colombia, Yugoslavia, Mongolia, Poland and in many cities of former Soviet Union. Production of this type started in 1972 by ZIU plant in Engels city on Volga. First ZIU-9 arrived in St.-Petersburg on 20th October 1972 and 25 years later this model continues to be a cornerstone of trolleybus operation in the city.

Scale 1:43

100

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1990 Leningrad ZIU-10 Articulated Trolleybus

ZIU announced a new articulated trolleybus, classified ZIU-10 (or ZIU-683) in 1988 and in March 1990 first such trolleybus was delivered to St.-Petersburg. The ZIU-10 was a close relation to the ZIU-9, using many of the same components.

Scale 1:43

100

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1946 Leningrad MTB-82 Trolleybus

In 1946 new Soviet trolleybus was announced. New model, classified MTB-82, had a similar design to new MTW-82 tramcar and a ZIS-154 diesel bus. First MTB-82 trolleybuses were supplied to Moscow and St.-Petersburg; very soon this model becomes standard Soviet trolleybus. These trolleybuses were built in Moscow between 1946 and 1950, and by ZIU plant in 1950-61.

Scale 1:43

100

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1961 Leningrad ZIU-5 Trolleybus

The results of ZIU extensive research program in late 1950s were incorporated in the design of new standard Soviet trolleybus, announced in 1959 and classified ZIU-5. First batch of these vehicles was delivered to St.-Petersburg in 1961. The large picture windows made the trolleybus more attractive. The success of these trolleybuses in regular service was very high: 20,000 vehicles were built by ZIU until 1972. In 1970s the existing ZIU-5’s fleet was replaced by new ZIU-9 trolleybuses.

Scale 1:43

100

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1982 Leningrad ZIU-9M Trolley Train (set of two ZIU-9 units)

In 1970s St.-Petersburg’s trolleybus system was extended to serve many new suburbs and almost all routes were strongly loaded. For the decision of this problem first set of two ZIU-9 trolleybuses was built by Municipality’s workshop in 1982 and by 1990 100 such trains were delivered to the city.

Scale 1:43

100

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1955 Leningrad MTB-82 Trolleybus with Trailer

Trolleybus system in St.-Petersburg expanded rapidly after the World War 2; many new extensions were built and by 1956 there were 14 routes in operation with 210 vehicles. In 1946-48 new trolleybuses of MTB-82 type arrived but city wanted vehicles with bigger capacity. By 1955 some old MTB-82 trolleybuses were rebuilt as trailers, remained in service until 60s.

Scale 1:43

100