Brawa 51253 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen Gklm191, DB, Ep. IV

Brawa 51253 H0 Covered Goods Wagon Gklm191, DB, Era IV: Tradition meets technical modernization

With the Brawa 51253 H0 Gklm191 boxcar, you can bring a piece of German railroad history to your model railroad layout. This precisely manufactured model from Era IV impresses with its authentic reproduction of the details and its high-quality printing in the style of the German Federal Railroad (DB).

The prototype: From the G10 to the Gklm191 - a car with history

The Gklm191 is the last development stage of the well-known type G10 covered freight wagons, which have their origins in the association wagons of the German State Railway Wagon Association (DWV). Originally further developed as Gms54, the wagon was renamed Gklm191 from the 1960s as part of the modernization and introduction of the UIC numbering system. These wagons could be found throughout the German Federal Railways' freight network and were mainly used for the transportation of sensitive and weather-sensitive goods such as machinery, consumer goods and agricultural produce.

Brawa - perfection in detail

The Brawa model impresses with its precise workmanship and numerous prototypical details. The finely reproduced board joints, the openwork wagon body supports and the specially attached axle bearing covers provide an authentic look. The carefully executed paintwork and the precise printing in the typical design of Era IV make this model a highlight on any H0 layout.

Technical details of the Brawa 51253 G car

The model is designed for the 2-wire direct current system (DC) and has a length over buffers of 107.2 mm. The close coupling kinematics and the NEM coupling shafts allow easy coupling and prototypical driving in trains. It is also possible to replace the wheel sets with alternating current (AC) wheel sets.

Era IV: The modernization wave of the German Federal Railroad

Era IV (1965-1990) was characterized by the modernization of the vehicle fleets and the introduction of the international UIC numbering system. The Gklm191 coaches were extensively overhauled and received more modern components such as wheelsets with roller bearings and improved braking systems. They were used for national and international transportation and impressed with their robust construction and high reliability.

Conclusion: A must-have for fans of Era IV

The Brawa 51253 H0 Covered Goods Wagon Gklm191 is the perfect choice for model railroaders who want to authentically recreate the freight traffic of the German Federal Railroad in Era IV. Its high level of detail and wide range of possible uses make it an indispensable element in your fleet.

Features:

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Type: Covered goods wagon
• Railroad company: German Federal Railroad (DB)
• Era: IV
• Power system: 2-wire direct current (DC)
• Digital: No
• Sound: No
• Length over buffers: 107.2 mm
• Minimum radius: 360 mm
• Coupler system: Coupler pocket according to NEM with close coupler kinematics
• Finely reproduced board joints and openwork car body supports
• Prototypical frame construction
• Extra axle bearing covers, signal brackets and grab irons
• Multi-part Kkg brake system
• Precise printing and paintwork in DB design
• AC wheelset exchange possible (Brawa order no. 2187)

Specs:

• Type: Covered goods wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Type: Covered goods wagon
• Era: IV
• Color: Brown
• News: 2025

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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.