Brawa 49358 H0 Flat Car Xr 35 with a load of ballast, DB, Era III

Brawa 49358 H0 Flat Car Xr 35 with a load of ballast, DB, Era III Product Details

Description

Brawa 49358 H0 Xr 35 Flat Car with Ballast Load, DB, Era III – Highly Detailed Model for Construction Site and Freight Transport

The Brawa 49358 Xr 35 flat car of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) from Era III is a realistically designed model in 1:87 scale. With its detailed paint scheme and exquisite decals, this model conveys an authentic look. The ballast load on the car allows for a realistic depiction of construction site and material transport on your model railroad layout.

Historical Prototype and Areas of Use

Work cars like the Xr 35 were indispensable to the railroad and were used at nearly every construction site to transport building materials such as ballast and tools. Since these so-called X-cars could not be used for commercial transport of goods for third parties, older cars were converted into work cars to meet changing requirements. The number of X-cars fluctuated significantly, ranging from approximately 48,500 (1920), 25,000 (1930), 41,500 (1943), to 15,000 (1953). The Xr 35 model chosen by Brawa is based on Gms 30-type cars, whose car bodies were lost in the early 1950s, partly due to war damage. The remaining undercarriages were fitted with new, fixed side walls and adapted to their new roles.

Model Description and Technical Details

The model has a length over buffers of 104.60 mm and bears the road number 460 854. It is equipped with open-work car body supports and a separately attached braking system. Metal axle holders, separately attached axle bearing caps, and running boards ensure a realistic appearance and optimal running characteristics. The ballast load emphasizes the model’s construction-site character and makes it an attractive addition to your layout.

Ideal for use in construction trains and freight trains

The Xr 35 flat car is a valuable addition for model railroaders who want to realistically recreate Era III construction or freight trains. Thanks to the combination of high level of detail and technical precision, the model is a real eye-catcher and ensures varied operational scenarios.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad: DB
• Road Number: 460 854
• Length Over Buffers: 104.60 mm
• Openwork car body supports
• Separately attached brake system
• Metal axle holders
• Separately attached axle bearing caps
• Separately attached steps
• With ballast load