Brawa 51215 H0 Bierwagen „Patrizier-Bier“, DRG, Ep. II

Brawa 51215 H0 "Patrician Beer" Beer Car, DRG, Ep. II

Are you looking for a beer wagon that not only stands out visually on your H0 layout, but also tells a particularly early chapter of railroad history? The Brawa 51215 H0 "Patrician Beer" beer wagon, DRG, Ep. II combines precisely this historical charm with an expressive design. As a model of a DRG beer car in Era II, it brings a theme to the rails that is closely associated with the beginnings of the transportation of goods by rail. This makes this wagon an exciting addition for all those who want to enrich their freight traffic with a special eye-catcher.

A beer wagon with historical significance

The model for this wagon is closely associated with the Nuremberg Lederer-Bräu, a traditional brewery from Nuremberg whose roots go back to the 18th century. The brewery was particularly well-known for its Patrician beer, which had a good reputation in Franconia for its quality and strong taste. This alone gives the wagon a striking identity, as it not only refers to a means of transportation, but also to a strong regional brewing tradition with a high recognition value.

The historical background of the model is particularly appealing: After the opening of the Bavarian Ludwig Railway in 1835, two barrels of Lederer beer were transported from Nuremberg to Fürth on the legendary Adler as early as July 11, 1836. This made beer one of the very first goods to be transported on the German railroads. It is precisely this connection that makes the "Patrizier-Bier" beer wagon far more than just a decorative freight wagon. It also stands for the early economic importance of the railroad and for the close connection between industry, trade and rail transport.

Harmonious realization in H0 gauge

The model is designed in H0 gauge and assigned to Era II. The DRG railroad company and the road number Munich 517 715 [P] give the car a clearly defined design. With a length over buffers of 110.3 mm, the model fits harmoniously into freight trains of this era and is ideal for train compositions that are intended to convincingly pick up on historical themes. Especially in combination with other freight cars of Era II, a harmonious overall picture is created that brings the character of earlier railroad times to life.

The visual design of the wagon also shows its special charm. The precise printing and paintwork effectively accentuates the design of the beer wagon and ensures that the model is impressive both in operation and in the display case. The reproduction of the vertical board joints emphasizes the structure of the wagon body and gives the model additional structure. Openwork wagon body supports and specially attached axle bearing covers further enhance the finely crafted impression.

Fine details for a convincing overall impression

Especially with freight wagons of this type, it is the small features that make the model particularly attractive. The prototypical frame structure, the multi-part Kkg brake system and the brake shoes at wheel level ensure that the wagon remains interesting even up close. Added to this are extra signal brackets that further refine the overall appearance. The optimum three-point bearing supports the technically clean construction of the model and rounds off the successful implementation.

The existing close coupling kinematics make the beer wagon a suitable addition to harmonious train formations of Era II. This model is therefore aimed at collectors and model railroaders who are not just looking for a decorative car, but a vehicle with a real historical background. The Brawa 51215 H0 Beer Car "Patrician Beer", DRG, Era II brings an early piece of German railroad history to your layout and at the same time sets a characterful accent in freight traffic. Add this special model to your fleet of cars and get a beer car with history on the rails.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era II
• Railroad company: DRG
• Optimum three-point bearing
• Multi-part Kkg brake system
• Prototypical frame structure
• Extra signal brackets
• Openwork car body supports
• Precise printing and paintwork
• Reproduction of the vertical board joints
• Road no: Munich 517 715 [P]
• Extra attached axle box covers
• Length over buffers: 110.3 mm
• Close coupler kinematics
• Brake shoes at wheel level

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DRG
• Era: II
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: White
• News: 2026

Further links:

• Print View

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.