Brawa 45268 H0 ABC4 Compartment Car, K.P.E.V., Era I

Brawa 45268 H0 ABC4 Compartment Car, K.P.E.V., Era I – Versatile Express Train Car of the Prussian State Railroad

With the ABC4, Brawa offers a classic model of a four-axle passenger car from the Royal Prussian Railway Administration (K.P.E.V.) for your Era I layout. This car embodies the early system of class combinations and served reliably for decades on express and rapid trains—both within Prussia and across borders.

A prototype of international significance

Cars of this type feature a common underframe and a strikingly elevated brakeman’s cab. In Prussia, they were primarily used on express trains that traveled at high speeds over long distances—sometimes even abroad. After World War I, a large portion of these cars remained in the fleet of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, where they initially continued to be used for high-speed passenger service. It was not until the 1930s that more modern car designs replaced the classic four-axle compartment cars in core service; many of these cars were later even used by the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

Highly detailed model with operational options

The Brawa model impresses with its finely executed paintwork and decals, as well as meticulous detailing featuring many separately applied handrails and vents. The interior is fully fitted and prepared for optional interior lighting—ideal for atmospheric scenes in the evening or at night. The close-coupling mechanism allows for trouble-free operation in classic Era I train formations and ensures reliable running characteristics.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: I
• Railroad Company: K.P.E.V.
• Road Number: Erfurt 111
• Length Over Buffers: 225 mm
• Many separately attached handrails
• Fine printing and paint finish
• Prepared for interior lighting
• Interior fittings installed
• Individually attached ventilation grilles
• Multi-piece bogie
• Close-coupling mechanism
• With interior fittings
• With brakeman’s cab

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: Private Railways
• Era: I
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Brown
• News: 2026

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.

Achtung! Maßstabs- und originalgetreue Kleinmodelle sowie Elektrozubehör für erwachsene Sammler. Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 14 Jahren

Zum Betrieb des vorliegenden Produkts darf als Spannungsquelle nur ein nach VDE 0570-2-7/DIN EN 61558-2-7 gefertigter Spielzeug-Transformator verwendet werden.