Brawa 50963 H0 Kühlwagen Tnfhs38 "Warsteiner Brauerei", DB, Ep. III
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Brawa 50963 H0 Refrigerated Car Tnfhs38 "Warsteiner Brewery", DB, Era III: Rolling advertising for beer enjoyment
The Brawa 50963 H0 refrigerator car Tnfhs38 "Warsteiner Brewery" is a detailed reproduction of a historic refrigerator car of the German Federal Railroad (DB) from Era III. With the eye-catching and well-known advertising of the Warsteiner Brewery, this car is a must for model railroaders and beer lovers alike.
The prototype: German Federal Railroad refrigerator car Tnfhs38
The simplified refrigerated car type Tnfhs38 was developed from 1942 onwards based on the basic design of the Glmhs Dresden. The wagon was fitted with 300 mm thick insulation and a zinc sheet interior lining to protect the transported goods, such as beer or perishable foodstuffs, from moisture. The double-leaf hinged doors guaranteed a tight closure and the white paintwork made the wagon unmistakable on the tracks.
In the 1950s, the Deutsche Bundesbahn subjected many of these wagons to extensive modernization. Slide bearings were replaced by modern roller bearings and, where necessary, the car bodies were rebuilt. Many of these wagons were later used by private companies such as the Warsteiner brewery, which provided them with their distinctive advertising. This made the refrigerated wagon not only an efficient means of transportation, but also a rolling advertising medium.
Warsteiner Brewery: tradition and quality since 1753
The Warsteiner Brewery was founded in 1753 and has developed over the centuries into one of Germany's best-known breweries. Its premium pilsner is known and loved worldwide. In the post-war period, the brewery took the opportunity to provide refrigerated wagons for transporting beer with its advertising - an ideal combination of functionality and brand presence.
Brawa - precision and attention to detail
The 50963 refrigerator car from Brawa impresses with its precise workmanship and numerous fine details. These include specially applied brake systems, grab irons and spring assemblies as well as openwork car body supports. The metal wheel sets are also profiled on the inside and ensure realistic driving behavior. The high-quality printing with the Warsteiner logo gives the model an authentic look.
Technical details of the Brawa 50963 refrigerated wagon
The model has a length over buffers of 139.1 mm and is designed for the 2-wire direct current system (DC). It has close coupling kinematics in accordance with the NEM standard, making it easy to integrate into existing train formations. The minimum radius for use is 360 mm. An AC wheelset exchange is possible without any problems (AC wheelset: Brawa order no. 2187).
Era III: Economic Miracle and Modern Freight Traffic
Era III (1949-1970) was characterized by the reconstruction of Germany and the economic upswing. During this time, the German Federal Railroad increasingly relied on tried and tested vehicle types such as the Tnfhs38 to transport perishable goods safely. The cooperation with breweries such as Warsteiner meant that many of these wagons were individually designed and used as advertising space.
Conclusion: A highlight for model railroaders and collectors
The Brawa 50963 H0 refrigerator car Tnfhs38 "Warsteiner Brewery" is an excellent model that impresses with its attention to detail and high-quality workmanship. For model railroaders and collectors who are enthusiastic about historic advertising cars, this car is a perfect addition to any H0 layout.
Features:
- Scale: H0 (1:87)
- Type: Freight car
- Railroad company: German Federal Railroad (DB)
- Era: III
- Power system: 2-wire direct current (DC)
- Digital: No
- Sound: No
- Length over buffers: 139.1 mm
- Minimum radius: 360 mm
- Coupling system: Coupling shaft according to NEM with close coupling kinematics
- Axle brake linkage with brake shoes at wheel level
- Extra attached brake system, grab irons and spring assemblies
- Extra attached steps
- Metal wheels, profiled on the inside
- Prototypical frame construction
- Openwork wagon body supports
- Variant-specific design differences
- AC wheel set exchange possible (Brawa order no. 2187)
Specs:
- Type: Refrigerated wagon
- Gauge: H0
- Rail Company: DB
- Rail Company: DB
- Era: III
- Type: Refrigerated wagon
- Era: III
- Color: White
- 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.
