Brawa 51140 H0 KKuwf "AMTF" Covered Freight Car, CFL, Era III

Brawa 51140 H0 KKuwf "AMTF" Covered Freight Car, CFL, Era III Product Details

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Brawa 51140 H0 Covered Freight Car KKuwf "AMTF," CFL, Era III – A Classic of European Freight Transport

The Brawa 51140 H0 Covered Freight Car KKuwf "AMTF" reflects the typical development of European freight cars in the mid-20th century. Based on its historical prototype from Era III, it demonstrates the versatility and importance of these cars for international general-freight transport. Thanks to its highly detailed reproduction, it is an ideal addition to any model railroad layout with a historical theme.

The Prototype – A Piece of Railroad History

The introduction of welding technology in the 1930s revolutionized railcar construction. The Deutsche Reichsbahn successfully utilized this new technology to build lighter and more efficient railcars. The Gs Oppeln, whose development began in 1936, quickly became the standard design in freight transport. Its 6,000 mm wheelbase allowed for a top speed of 90 km/h, making it particularly well-suited for general cargo transport. During World War II and afterward, numerous units were distributed throughout Europe. The Luxembourg State Railways (CFL) also successfully deployed these cars to meet the growing transportation needs of the postwar period.

The “AMTF” version of the KKuwf reflects the modifications made to meet the specific requirements of the CFL and exemplifies the cross-border significance of these cars in European rail freight transport.

A prototypical model with attention to detail

The model of the KKuwf “AMTF” covered freight car impresses with its meticulous construction and the many added details that ensure a prototypical representation. The metal undercarriage, the openwork car body supports, and the separately attached handrails and steps are just a few of the features that underscore Brawa’s high quality standards.

The close-coupling mechanism ensures reliable and flexible operation on your layout, while the precise reproduction of the braking system and the frame structure makes the model a visual and technical highlight.

Conclusion – A must-have for historic freight train formations

The Brawa 51140 H0 KKuwf “AMTF” perfectly complements any historic freight train from Era III. With its authentic design and numerous details, it impressively brings the history of European rail freight transport to life on your model railroad layout.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era III
• Railroad company: CFL
• Road number: 25506
• Length over buffers: 112.6 mm
• Close-coupling mechanism
• Metal axle boxes and bogie with three-point mounting
• Prototype-accurate frame construction
• Separately attached axle box covers
• Brake shoes flush with the wheel surface
• Separately attached handrails and steps
• Separately attached axle brake linkage
• Openwork car body supports
• Manufacturer: Brawa