Wismarer Schienenbus

Pig snouts have today attained cult status. The rail buses of the Hannover design, produced by the Waggon- und Triebwagenfabrik Wismar, were originally intended to improve passenger transport on narrow-gauge railways. Their distinctive appearance and operational reliability have led to widespread recognition and popularity. EK-Special 129 delves deeply into the development, construction, various design forms, technology, and operational history of these vehicles, including their use by the Deutsche Reichsbahn, Saarbahn/DRG, and the two German post-war railways, starting from 1932. The history of the Wismar wagon factory is also explored. For the first time in German-language literature, we provide a detailed account of the "tipo Zaragoza" in Spain, where production took place from 1932 to 1936 at the wagon factory.