Brawa 51217 H0 Refrigerated Car Tf [P], DR, Era III, VEB Buna

Brawa 51217 H0 Refrigerated Car Tf [P], DR, Era III, VEB Buna – Special Car with GDR Industrial Advertising

Are you looking for a distinctive model with an industrial theme from the GDR’s economic landscape? The Brawa 51217 Tf [P] of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, featuring eye-catching lettering for VEB Buna, combines classic association-style construction with the advertising world of the GDR—a highly detailed collector’s item and operational freight car model from Era III.

Exquisite model craftsmanship with authentic details

The car measures 110 mm over buffers and is equipped with NEM-compliant close-coupling mechanism. The finely reproduced plank joints, openwork car body supports, and precise printing ensure an authentic look. The multi-part Kkg brake system, brake shoes at wheel level, separately attached signal holders, and axle bearing caps round out the high-quality appearance. Road number: 58-10-87 [P].

The prototype – Covered freight cars based on Association Type A2

The DWV A2 type was one of the most common freight car types in Europe. Many cars were also converted into refrigerated cars to transport temperature-sensitive goods. In the GDR, such cars were often used by large enterprises such as the VEB Chemische Werke Buna—one of the largest chemical producers in the GDR. These cars were registered as private cars with the DR and were used for plant-to-plant transport or for shipping temperature-sensitive chemicals and products.

Promotional cars with GDR industrial flair

The striking “VEB Buna” lettering makes this car a standout in the freight train. Such cars were not only functional but also served to showcase state-owned enterprises. Ideal for historically accurate operational depictions with an economic connection to GDR industry.

Perfect for combining with Era III DR scenarios

This car is ideal for local freight transport, industrial transport, or mixed transfer trains of the 1950s and 1960s. Combine it with BR 38 and 55 locomotives or early DR diesel locomotives—as well as other covered and open freight cars, with or without advertising.

A piece of the GDR’s railway and economic history

With the Brawa 51217, you’ll be adding a model of great historical and technical interest to your layout—rich in detail, thematically distinctive, and typical of the DR during Era III.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad: DR
• Length over buffers: 110 mm
• Road number: 58-10-87 [P]
• Close-coupling mechanism according to the NEM standard
• More detailed reproduction of the plank joints
• Precise printing and paint finish
• Openwork car body supports
• Separately applied axle bearing caps
• Prototype-accurate frame construction
• Separately attached signal brackets
• Multi-piece Kkg brake system
• Optimal three-point mounting
• Brake shoes flush with the wheel face

Specs:

• Type: Refrigerated wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DR
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: III
• Type: Refrigerated wagon
• Era: III
• Color: White
• 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.