Brawa 58221 H0 Kesselwagen ZZd [P], DB, Ep. III

Brawa 58221 H0 Kesselwagen ZZd [P], DB, Ep. III Product Details

Description

Brawa 58221 H0 ZZd [P] Tank Car, DB, Era III – 6-axle acid tank car with historical authenticity

Are you looking for a distinctive freight car that combines the technical advancements of the 1940s with the operational scenery of the early Bundesbahn? The Brawa 58221 ZZd tank car, registered with the DB as a private car, embodies this very era—a truly special vehicle crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Fine details for maximum prototypical accuracy

The model is equipped with finely engraved bogies and three-point suspension. Spring assemblies, the brake system, and the axle brake linkage are separately attached, as are the handrails. The brake shoes are correctly positioned at wheel level, ensuring a realistic appearance. With a length over buffers of 155 mm and close-coupling kinematics, the car is ideal for use on all H0 layouts.

Prototype: Specialized acid transport from the 1940s onward

Tank cars of this type were originally built for the defense industry and later adopted by the chemical industry. With a riveted underframe, a Hildebrand-Knorr freight train brake, and a 10-chamber tank with 40 mm of insulation, the car was optimized for acid transport. The 6-axle design allowed for a low axle load—ideal for lighter sections of track.

Typical of Era III: DB private cars in industrial service

With the road number 509 230 [P], this car represents a private car used by the Deutsche Bundesbahn in the 1950s and 1960s. It was used for transport between the sites of large chemical companies—ideal for transfer trains, connections to factories, or scenarios involving loading operations at chemical plants.

For diverse freight trains with character

Whether as a single car in a freight train or part of a tank car consist: The Brawa 58221 brings authentic operation, exceptional construction, and a high level of detail to your layout—and at the same time serves as a silent testament to technical developments in rail freight transport.

A real hidden gem for Era III fans

With its distinctive appearance and history, this tank car is ideal for anyone who wants to depict not only operation but also technical diversity and historical flair on their model railroad.

Features:

• Scale: H0
• Era: III
• Close-coupling mechanism
• Length over buffers: 155 mm
• Road number: 509 230 [P]
• Bogie with three-point mounting
• Separately attached axle brake linkage
• Finely engraved bogies
• Separately attached spring assemblies
• Separately attached brake system
• Free-standing handrails
• Brake shoes flush with the wheel face