Brawa 51351 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen Glmhs50 „Löwensenf“, DB, Ep. III

Brawa 51351 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen Glmhs50 „Löwensenf“, DB, Ep. III Product Details

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Brawa 51351 H0 Covered Freight Car Glmhs50 “Löwensenf,” DB, Era III

Are you looking for an exceptional freight car that impresses not only with its technical details but also with its striking advertising design? The Brawa 51351 H0 Glmhs50 “Löwensenf” Covered Freight Car brings exactly this combination to your model railroad layout. With its characteristic lettering and classification as an Era III model, this model reflects a time when freight cars were not only a means of transport but also advertising platforms for well-known brands.

A Striking Prototype with High Recognition Value

The prototype for this car is closely linked to the history of the long-established German mustard manufacturer Löwensenf. The company’s origins date back to the early 20th century, with its first steps taken in the city of Metz, then part of Lorraine. Later, the brand found its new home in Düsseldorf, a fact reflected in the well-known lion logo, which is inspired by Düsseldorf’s city coat of arms.

Löwensenf became particularly well-known for its extra-hot Dijon-style mustard, made from brown mustard seeds. This strong brand identity made the company an ideal candidate for advertising lettering on freight cars. It is precisely this combination of industrial history and rail transport that is impressively depicted by the model, making it a real eye-catcher on any layout.

Authentic Model Reproduction

The car is built in H0 scale and classified as Era III, making it a perfect fit for historical Deutsche Bundesbahn train formations. With a length over buffers of 143.7 mm, the model has a commanding presence in a train formation. The road number 201 520 underscores the model’s close adherence to the prototype and lends the car additional authenticity.

Visually, the covered freight car impresses with its precise printing and paintwork, which cleanly and clearly highlight the advertising design. This is complemented by a fine reproduction of the board joints, which realistically captures the wooden character of the car’s walls. The scale-accurate narrow frame further contributes to a harmonious overall impression and highlights the model’s delicate construction.

Technical Details for Realistic Operation

In addition to its appealing appearance, the model features numerous finely crafted details in the undercarriage. Brake shoes at wheel level, along with a separately mounted axle brake linkage and a separately mounted brake system, ensure a convincing appearance even up close. Metal axle holders and wheel sets with internal profiling complement the high-quality design and contribute to a harmonious overall appearance.

Ideal for Era III freight trains

The Brawa 51351 integrates perfectly into classic Deutsche Bundesbahn freight trains. Thanks to its striking design, it serves as a particularly eye-catching element within a train formation while also bringing a piece of brand and economic history to the layout. Especially when combined with other covered freight cars, it creates a varied and authentic train that vividly reflects Era III operations.

If you’d like to add a special touch to your model railroad layout, this car is an excellent choice. It combines historical authenticity with a distinctive look while offering a highly detailed design for discerning model railroaders. Bring this special piece of railroad history to your layout and enrich your fleet with a true highlight.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era III
• Railroad company: DB
• Operating No.: 201 520
• Short-coupler mechanism
• Brake shoes in the wheel plane
• Length over buffers: 143.7 mm
• Scale-accurate narrow frame
• Separately mounted brake system
• Wheel sets profiled on the inside as well
• Fine reproduction of the plank joints
• Separately attached axle brake linkage
• Precise printing and painting
• Metal axle holders