Brawa 49634 H0 Leichtbaukesselwagen ZZ [P], DR, Ep. III

Brawa 49634 H0 Leichtbaukesselwagen ZZ [P], DR, Ep. III Product Details

Description

Brawa 49634 H0 Lightweight Tank Car ZZ [P], DR, Era III – Wartime Design in Typical DR Service

Would you like to enhance your DR freight trains with a historically accurate tank car model? The Brawa 49634 authentically reproduces a four-axle lightweight tank car from Era III—complete with typical DR lettering and exquisite detailing.

Model with sophisticated construction and high fidelity to the prototype

With a length over buffers of 142 mm and close-coupling kinematics, this car is state-of-the-art both technically and visually. It features bogies with three-point suspension, separately attached spring assemblies, and a finely detailed braking system. Metal wheels and finely engraved bogies ensure a realistic appearance. The brake shoes at wheel level and the separately attached axle brake linkage complete this high-quality model. Road number: 51-74-81 [P].

The Prototype – Efficiency Meets Military Logistics

In the late 1930s, the Cologne-Deutz and Uerdingen railcar factories, in cooperation with the military, developed lightweight tank cars to supply the Wehrmacht with fuel. A characteristic feature was the self-supporting tank design, which saved on steel. Although these tank cars were material-efficient, they were prone to wear and tear. They had a capacity of 63 m³, but due to high axle loads, they could not be operated fully loaded everywhere.

In service with the DR until the 1990s—often seen in Schwedt or on branch lines

After the war, the cars remained with the Deutsche Reichsbahn, and some were leased to large industrial companies such as PCK Schwedt. Many remained in service for decades and were eventually repurposed as railway service cars—a sight that could still be seen at many train stations well into the 2000s.

Perfect for DR fans and history buffs

Whether as a single car in a classic mixed-freight train or in a consist of several tank cars—the Brawa 49634 brings GDR railway history to your model railroad layout.

Features:

• Scale: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad company: DR
• Length over buffers: 142 mm
• Road number: 51-74-81 [P]
• Bogie with three-point suspension
• Separately attached axle brake linkage
• Separately attached spring assemblies
• Separately mounted brake system
• Finely engraved bogies
• Brake shoes flush with the wheel
• Close-coupling mechanism
• Metal wheels