Brawa 51159 H0 Leichtbaukesselwagen Z [P], DB, Ep. III, BP

Brawa 51159 H0 Lightweight Tank Car Z [P], DB, Era III, BP – Compact tank car with distinctive mineral oil advertising

Are you looking for a functional and visually striking model for your Era III freight trains? The Brawa 51159 Z [P] tank car with eye-catching BP lettering brings a historically significant vehicle to your layout—ideal for transporting mineral oil products in the style of the 1950s and 1960s.

Technically finely detailed—a visual showstopper

The car has a length over buffers of 101 mm and is equipped with NEM-compliant close-coupling kinematics. The bogies with three-point suspension, finely engraved details, separately attached axle box covers, spring assemblies, brake system, axle brake linkage, and freestanding handrails guarantee the highest level of prototypical accuracy. Road number: 581 300 [P].

The Prototype – Uerdingen-Type Lightweight Tank Car

The lightweight tank cars from the Uerdingen Car Factory were the first to dispense with a traditional frame, instead transferring tensile and impact forces through the welded tank. Produced in series starting in 1941, many of these 30 m³ tank cars entered the fleets of the DB or private petroleum companies after the war. BP used such cars to transport fuels and other refinery products in regular and plant-to-plant service.

A classic of petroleum transport during the Bundesbahn era

With its compact design and eye-catching BP advertising, this tank car is a striking addition to any Era III train set. It is suitable for use in transfer trains, refinery connections, or as part of longer tank car formations—whether on branch lines or on mainline service.

Ideal for freight trains with advertising impact

Can be combined with other tank cars, covered freight cars, or stake cars. Pairs particularly well with locomotives of the V60 and V100 classes or early electric locomotives such as the E40 or E50—a must-have for realistic depictions of operations from the 1950s through the 1970s.

A model for tech enthusiasts and brand lovers

The Brawa 51159 combines sophisticated model technology with nostalgic advertising design—perfect for anyone who wants to capture both functionality and charm on their model railroad.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad company: DB
• Road number: 581 300 [P]
• Length over buffers: 101 mm
• Separately attached axle bearing caps
• Close-coupling mechanism according to the NEM standard
• Separately attached axle brake linkage
• Bogie with three-point mounting
• Separately attached spring assemblies
• Separately mounted brake system
• Finely engraved bogies
• Free-standing handrails

Specs:

• Type: Tank wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: III
• Type: Tank wagon
• Era: III
• Color: Grey
• News: 2026

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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.