Brawa 51213 H0 Beer Car [P], DRG, Era II, Frozen Meat, Hamburg Altona

Brawa 51213 H0 Beer Car [P], DRG, Era II, Frozen Meat, Hamburg Altona Product Details

Description

Brawa 51213 H0 Beer Car [P], DRG, Era II, Frozen Meat Hamburg Altona – Historic Refrigerated Car for Temperature-Sensitive Goods

Are you looking for a visually appealing and prototypical model from the early days of the Deutsche Reichsbahn? The Brawa 51213 beer car—labeled “Gefrierfleisch Hamburg Altona”—combines classic modular construction with functional refrigerated freight transport and the typical advertising style of the 1930s. An eye-catcher in any Era II freight train!

Technically sophisticated and visually realistic

The car has a length over buffers of 110 mm and is equipped with NEM-compliant close-coupling mechanism. The finely reproduced plank joints, openwork car body supports, precise printing and paintwork, as well as separately attached axle bearing caps lend the model a high degree of authenticity. Additional technical highlights include optimal three-point suspension, a multi-part Kkg braking system, signal holders, and brake shoes flush with the wheel surface. Road number: 528 646 Altona.

The prototype—a refrigerated freight car based on the A2 combined freight car

The A2 combined freight car was the backbone of freight transport for the regional railways and the early DRG. Built starting in 1911, it was delivered in countless variants—including refrigerated cars for temperature-sensitive products. These privately owned cars were often reserved for companies or regional producers in the meat, beer, or food industries—as is the case here with “Gefrierfleisch Hamburg Altona.”

An advertising car with a functional character

The eye-catching lettering makes the car a real standout on the layout. At the same time, it is a typical example of private railcars from Era II—rolling advertisements on the tracks and an important link between production, storage, and distribution.

Ideal for freight trains of the 1930s

Whether as a single car or in combination with other refrigerated, covered, or open cars—this beer and refrigerated car fits perfectly into any Era II train scene. It pairs particularly well with Class 38 and 55 steam locomotives or early DRG electric locomotives.

A piece of railroad history with regional significance

The Brawa 51213 is not only a high-quality model in terms of both engineering and appearance, but also tells a piece of Hamburg’s economic history—perfect for collectors, Era II fans, and anyone who values attention to detail.

Features:

• Scale: H0
• Era: II
• Railroad Company: DRG
• Length over buffers: 110 mm
• Road number: 528 646 Altona
• Close-coupling mechanism according to the NEM standard
• More detailed reproduction of the plank joints
• Precise printing and paint finish
• Separately attached axle box covers
• Openwork car body supports
• Prototype-accurate frame construction
• Separately attached signal brackets
• Multi-part Kkg braking system
• Optimal three-point mounting
• Brake shoes flush with the wheel face