Brawa 58220 H0 Kesselwagen ZZd [P], DRG, Ep. II

Brawa 58220 H0 Kesselwagen ZZd [P], DRG, Ep. II Product Details

Description

Brawa 58220 H0 ZZd [P] Tank Car, DRG, Era II – War-time acid transport from the 1940s

Are you looking for an exceptionally designed freight car with historical context for your Era II layout? The Brawa 58220 ZZd tank car, in the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) version, is an impressive model of a 6-axle acid transport car—featuring precise detailing and an authentic historical background.

Exquisite model craftsmanship for historical scenes

The model stands out with its finely engraved bogies and three-point suspension, separately mounted brake system, spring assemblies, and axle brake linkage. The freestanding handrails and brake shoes at wheel level set new standards for prototypical accuracy. With a length over buffers of 155 mm and close-coupling kinematics, the car is perfectly suited for sophisticated layouts with a historical operating concept.

The Prototype – Technology for Specialized Transport on the Reichsbahn

These 6-axle tank cars were developed in the early 1940s for the safe transport of acids. With riveted frames, a 10-chamber tank with 40 mm of insulation, and a heating system, they were among the most technically sophisticated special-purpose cars of their time. Filling was carried out exclusively from the top—a safety standard for the transport of hazardous materials.

DRG Private Cars – Use in an Industrial Setting

The car shown here bears the road number Munich 521 908 [P] and was registered as a private car with the DRG—typical of vehicles used by large chemical companies to distribute their products between plant locations. It is ideally suited for spur lines, plant-to-plant transport, or freight trains carrying special cargo.

A rare type with a commanding presence

The heavy yet elegantly designed 6-axle car makes an impression in any train formation—especially when combined with other DRG freight cars from Era II. Whether as a solo car or part of a special transport, Brawa’s ZZd adds historical depth to your layout.

For true Era II enthusiasts

The Brawa 58220 is a high-quality, niche-market car for model railroading enthusiasts with an appreciation for historical and technical diversity. A prime example of successful model building and historically accurate rolling stock from the pre-war era.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: II
• Railroad company: DRG
• Close-coupling mechanism
• Length over buffers: 155 mm
• Operating number: Munich 521 908 [P]
• Separately mounted axle brake linkage
• Bogie with three-point mounting
• Separately mounted spring assemblies
• Separately mounted brake system
• Finely engraved bogies
• Free-standing handrails
• Brake shoes flush with the wheel