Brawa 51372 H0 Covered Freight Car Gmmhs 56, DB, Era III, Moser

Brawa 51372 H0 Covered Freight Car Gmmhs 56, DB, Era III – Standard freight car from the Economic Miracle years

Are you looking for a typical freight car from the early Bundesbahn era for your Era III layout? The Brawa 51372 Gmmhs 56 is a highly detailed model of a UIC standard car, as used throughout Europe starting in the late 1950s—a must-have for realistic freight trains of that era.

Model with exquisite detailing

With a length over buffers of 121 mm and NEM-standard close-coupling mechanism, the car can be easily integrated into train formations. The model impresses with metal wheel sets, metal axle boxes, and a multi-part braking system whose brake shoes sit precisely in the plane of the wheels. In addition, separately attached handrails and axle box covers ensure a realistic appearance down to the smallest detail.

The Prototype – The Birth of the European Standard Freight Car

The Gmmhs 56 cars were among the first true UIC standard freight cars of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. They entered service in 1957 and differed from earlier models due to their design, which was standardized across Europe. These cars bore the inscription “RIV St UIC” and were thus approved for cross-border use within UIC member administrations.

Typical of the DB in the 1950s and 1960s

With the road number 291 248, this car is a typical example from the early postwar period under DB management. Whether as a single car or in long block trains: The Gmmhs 56 was ubiquitous in German and European freight traffic—especially on main lines, but also at smaller freight yards.

For authentic freight trains in Era III

Ideal for combining with other covered freight cars, open freight cars, or tank cars from the 1950s and 1960s. The Gmmhs 56 looks particularly authentic in transfer trains, shunting scenes, or as part of international traffic—thanks in part to its UIC compliance.

A classic with Brawa’s model-building quality

The Brawa 51372 not only brings a historically significant vehicle to your layout but also stands out for its high build quality, technical features, and excellent value for money. For Era III enthusiasts and anyone who wants to faithfully recreate European freight traffic.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad company: DB
• Road number: 291 248
• Length over buffers: 121 mm
• Separately attached handrails
• Separately attached axle box caps
• Close-coupling mechanism according to NEM standard
• Prototype-accurate braking system on the car floor
• Multi-part braking system
• Brake shoes at wheel level
• Metal wheels
• Metal axle bearings

Specs:

• Type: Covered goods wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: III
• Type: Covered goods wagon
• Era: III
• Color: Grey
• 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.