Brawa 48450 H0 Set of 2 Om21 Open Freight Cars, DB, Era III

48450 Set of 2 Om21 Open Freight Cars, DB, Era III – Perfect Replica of Historic Freight Cars

The 48450 Set of 2 Om21 Open Freight Cars from the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) transports model railroaders back to Era III and, with its detailed replica, brings an important part of historic freight transport to your H0 layout. These sturdy cars were crucial to postwar economic reconstruction.

The Prototype: Om21 – Indispensable at EUROP-Park

After World War II, the DB had one-third of the nearly 20,000 Om “Königsberg” cars ever built in its fleet. As early as 1951, 2,500 cars were redesignated as “Om21” and marked with the DB ownership designation. As one of the first car types in EUROP-Park, the Om21 enabled seamless freight transport between participating rail companies without complicated return processes. These robust cars remained an integral part of freight transport well into the late 1960s.

Faithful reproduction by Brawa

The model impresses with its faithfully reproduced front end and numerous added details, such as axle bearing caps and the multi-part brake system. The die-cast zinc car body ensures high stability and an authentic appearance. Even the hump plate has been reproduced in three dimensions on the inside to further enhance the realistic impression.

Technical perfection and high operational reliability

With a length over buffers of 209.2 mm and profiled wheel sets, the models offer excellent running characteristics. The close-coupling mechanism guarantees smooth connections and safe operation on any model railroad layout.

Conclusion: A valuable set for any freight train

The 48450 Set of 2 Om21 Open Freight Cars is a successful combination of historical authenticity and technical perfection. It enriches any model railroad layout that aims to faithfully recreate Era III.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad company: DB
• Length over buffers: 209.2 mm
• Road numbers: 755 753 / 756 817
• Short-coupling kinematics
• Prototype-accurate reproduction of the front
• Separately attached axle bearing caps
• Multi-part braking system
• Wheel sets profiled on the inside as well
• Car body made of die-cast zinc
• Three-dimensional reproduction of the inner corrugated sheet metal
• Manufacturer: Brawa

Specs:

• Type: Open goods wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: III
• Type: Open goods wagon
• Era: III
• Color: Brown
• News: 2025

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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.