Brawa 50084 H0 Kesselwagen Zd, DR, Ep. III

Brawa 50084 H0 Tank Car Zd, DR, Era III: A Highlight of Chemical Freight Traffic

The Brawa 50084 H0 Tank Car Zd is a detailed reproduction of a German State Railroad (DR) chemical tank car from Era III. With its authentic construction and many fine details, this model brings the freight traffic history of the GDR to your H0 model railroad layout.

The prototype: German State Railroad chemical tank car in Era III

The chemical tank cars of the interchangeable types were specially developed from the 1930s for the transportation of chemical products such as acids. To ensure maximum safety, these wagons dispensed with bottom valves and used smaller boilers, as chemical liquids have a higher density. The typical design had a tank volume of 10 to 12 m³, which proved to be the most economical solution.

After the Second World War, the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) in the GDR took over many of these wagons and made them available to various VEB companies. These robust wagons were indispensable for transporting chemical products between the GDR's most important production and processing sites. They remained in use until the 1970s before they were gradually taken out of service.

Brawa - precision and attention to detail in model making

Brawa stands for the highest quality and realistic model reproductions. The 50084 tank car impresses with true-to-original design differences (riveted or welded construction) and a precise reproduction of the heating trough. Extra railings, ladders and axle bearing covers as well as the multi-part brake system contribute to an authentic appearance.

Technical details of the Brawa 50084 boiler wagon

The model is made on a scale of 1:87 (H0) and has a length over buffers of 101 mm. It is designed for the 2-wire direct current system (DC) and has close coupling kinematics with a coupling shaft according to NEM. The minimum radius for use is 360 mm. An exchange to AC wheelsets is possible without any problems (AC wheelset: Brawa order no. 2187).

Era III: Freight traffic in the GDR

Era III (1949-1970) marks the time of reconstruction and economic development in East Germany. The Deutsche Reichsbahn played a central role in the transportation of raw materials and finished products. Chemical tank cars like this Zd were essential for supplying industrial production with the necessary chemical materials.

Conclusion: An authentic model for fans of historic freight cars

The Brawa 50084 H0 tank wagon Zd is an excellent model that impresses with its attention to detail and high-quality workmanship. For model railroaders and collectors who value historical accuracy, this car is an excellent addition and a real eye-catcher on any H0 model railroad layout.

Features:

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Type: Freight car
• Railroad company: Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR)
• Era: III
• Power system: 2-wire direct current (DC)
• Digital: No
• Sound: No
• Length over buffers: 101 mm
• Minimum radius: 360 mm
• Coupling system: Coupling shaft according to NEM with close coupling kinematics
• Consideration of the differences in construction (riveted or welded construction)
• Reproduction of the heating trough
• Finely detailed bogies and metal axle holders
• Extra axle bearing covers, ladders and railings
• AC wheelset exchange possible (Brawa order no. 2187)

Specs:

• Type: Tank wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DR
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: III
• Type: Tank wagon
• Era: III
• Color: Blue
• 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.