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Hello friends, fans and supporters, another milestone in the refurbishment has been reached: On December 4th, 2024, we were able to have the heart of the VTa 18.16.10 opened again. Weeks beforehand, all cables were checked for leaks. Early in the morning of December 4th, 2024, we began the final preparatory measures with our electricians, some employees of VIS GmbH in Halberstadt, ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH from Pirna and Hans-Joachim Friedrichs, one of the design engineers of the 12 KVD. After all, the engine had to be preheated accordingly for the start. At exactly 1 p.m. we were able to open the hall gate to maneuver the VTa 18.16.10 with the VMc 18.16.07 outside. After the final touches, the time had come, the engine started and the first clouds of soot stretched over the machine car. The engine could be started several times with plenty of monitoring. Finally, the two cars were moved back into the hall. Some final work will be carried out in the next few weeks. We still have a few milestones to reach before the final refurbishment. We are therefore looking forward to your continued support! Our donation account: SVT Görlitz gGmbH IBAN: DE02 1009 0000 2780 8310 17 BIC: BEVODEBB We hope you enjoy hearing the engine rev for the first time! Have a lovely 2nd Advent! Your SVT Görlitz team Homepage: https://svt-görlitz.de/de/ Support: https://svt-görlitz.de/de/unterstuetz... Facebook: / svt18.16 Instagram: / svt18.16 Copying or further use of the video is prohibited and forbidden! The image and sound material may only be used with written permission.