Brawa 58183 H0 Express Train Car ABüm 223, DB, Era IV

Brawa 58183 H0 Express Train Car ABüm 223, DB, Era IV Product Details

Description

Elegance in Two Classes – Brawa 58183 H0 Express Train Car ABüm 223, DB, Era IV

Would you like to add a stylish and comfortable model to your classic DB train sets? The Brawa 58183 H0 ABüm 223 Express Train Car, DB, Era IV is the perfect choice. With its mixed-class interior design, highly detailed construction, and true-to-scale appearance, it represents the high-quality passenger train standard of the 1970s in Germany.

Prototype-accurate model with two classes

The car bears the road number 51 80 31-40 260-6 and belongs to the Deutsche Bundesbahn’s Car Group 53—specifically the ABüm 223 type, which combined 1st and 2nd class in a single car. With a length over the buffers of 303 mm and built to the exact 1:87 scale, the model is ideal for realistic train formations of Era IV.

Engineering & detailing at the highest level

The car impresses with a scale-accurate window arrangement, a spring-loaded rubber-sealed transition door, and a subtly rendered G150-type generator, which is separately attached to the bogie. The Type 094/096 bogies with corrugated wheel discs as well as attached handrails and steps ensure a realistic appearance. The roof features the typical butt-welded design.

Interior comfort with lighting preparation

The period-accurate interior design of the ABüm 223 reflects the comfortable seating concept of that era. The interior lighting is pre-wired and can be easily retrofitted as needed. The NEM-compliant close-coupling mechanism ensures a seamless transition between cars—even on tight curves.

The Prototype: Flexible and Comfortable on Long-Distance Routes

The mixed-class ABüm 223 cars were among the most versatile vehicles in the DB fleet. Used on high-quality express trains, they offered both 1st-class comfort and 2nd-class open-plan seating. They were a particularly popular choice for economical yet comfortable travel on F-trains, interzonal trains, and international through-cars.

A must-have for classic Bundesbahn long-distance trains

Whether for F-trains, international express services, or D-trains from the 1970s and 1980s—the Brawa 58183 ABüm 223 is an authentic companion for model railroading enthusiasts who value prototypical accuracy, functionality, and high-quality appearance.

Features:

• Road number: 51 80 31-40 260-6
• Type ABüm 223 – 1st/2nd-class express train car
• Length over buffers: 303 mm
• Scale 1:87 (H0)
• Power system: 2L direct current (DC)
• Era IV – Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Prepared for interior lighting
• Type 094/096 bogies with corrugated wheel discs
• Spring-loaded rubber bead at the car joint
• Separately attached Type G150 generator
• Butt-welded roof
• Attached steps and handrails
• Short-coupler kinematics per NEM
• Compatible with BRAWA electric coupler