Brawa 46207 H0 passenger car C4üpwe, "DER Ferienexpress", DB, Ep. III, AC-Beleuchtung
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Brawa 46207 H0 passenger car C4üpwe, "DER Ferienexpress", DB, Ep. III, AC-Beleuchtung Product Details
Brawa 46207 H0 Passenger Car C4üpwe "DER Ferienexpress", DB, Era III - Historic Model with AC Lighting
The Brawa 46207 H0 passenger car C4üpwe "DER Ferienexpress" is an excellent reproduction of a historic passenger car of the German Federal Railroad (DB) from Era III. This car was part of the well-known Ferienexpress, which comfortably transported vacationers to their vacation regions in the 1950s and 1960s. With detailed AC lighting, a precise reproduction of the interior and high-quality materials, this model is a perfect addition to any collection of historic model railroads.
The role model: Comfortable travel on the vacation express
In the late 1920s, the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG ) began to significantly improve travel comfort on long-distance routes. The Ferienexpress was created for organized tourism and took holidaymakers to the most popular destinations in Germany and Europe in comfortable trains. The carriages were characterized by spacious windows, a pleasant seating arrangement and high-quality furnishings that enabled passengers to enjoy a relaxed journey. These coaches remained in service until the 1970s and were also used internationally.
High-quality model realization with fine details
The Brawa 46207 impresses with many small details that make the model particularly authentic. The remarkable features include the precisely reproduced Görlitz III lightweight bogies with quadruple suspension and the ingenious frame with numerous attached individual parts. The multi-colored interior with individual seats, the precisely fitted windows and the reproduction of the roof rivets contribute to the impressive level of detail. The model is also prepared for interior lighting, which can be retrofitted as an option.
Technical equipment and lighting
This model has integrated AC lighting, which illuminates the interior of the car evenly and atmospherically. The lighting creates an authentic ambience and highlights the details in the interior. The car is equipped with close coupling kinematics according to NEM so that several cars can be coupled easily. The model also offers a solderable interface for easy integration into digital control systems, if desired.
Flexibility and customization options
Although the car is optimized for operation on alternating current (AC) systems, AC wheelset replacement is not recommended as it was designed specifically for DC operation. For model railroaders who wish to use the car on a DC system, the AC slider (BRAWA order number 2222) can be retrofitted. The AC wheelset option (BRAWA order number 2188) is designed for AC operation, but swapping is not recommended to ensure the best possible performance.
Running characteristics and minimum radius
With a length over buffers of 239.8 mm and a minimum radius of 360 mm, the model is suitable for use on most H0 layouts. The metal axle bearings and the three-point bearing ensure a stable and smooth ride. The model runs smoothly and evenly over the rails, making it an excellent choice for model railroaders who value quality and attention to detail.
Conclusion: A highlight for Era III collectors and model train enthusiasts
The Brawa 46207 H0 passenger coach C4üpwe "THE Holiday Express" is a high-quality model for all those who want to recreate the historic tourist traffic of Era III on their model railroad. With its AC lighting, detailed interior and precise reproduction, this model is a perfect addition to any collection of historic trains and a must-have for model railroaders interested in the Holiday Express and long-distance travel in the 1950s and 1960s.
Features:
- Size: H0
- Type: Passenger car
- Railroad company: DB (German Federal Railroad)
- Era: III
- Power system: 3L alternating current (AC)
- Digital: No
- Sound: No
- Clearance (length over buffers): 239.8 mm
- Minimum radius: 360 mm
- Coupling system: Coupling shaft according to NEM with close coupling kinematics
- Interior lighting: Built-in, prepared for BRAWA order number 2212
- Interior: Multi-colored and multi-part
- Individual seats for realistic representation
- Period-appropriate design differences
- Precisely reproduced Görlitz III lightweight bogies with quadruple suspension
- Precisely reproduced frame with numerous attached individual parts
- Complete reproduction of the brake system
- Three-point bearings for optimum running characteristics
- Metal axle bearings for high stability
- Metal wheels for a prototypical appearance
- Precisely fitted windows
- Prototypically large windows with lowered lower edges
- Prototypical rubber bead transitions
- Reproduction of the riveted roof structure
- AC wheelset replacement: Not recommended
- AC sander can be retrofitted (order number 2222)
Specs:
- Gauge: H0
- Rail Company: DB
- Era: III
- Color: Green
- News: 2025
- Type: Passenger wagon
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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.
