Brawa 58242 H0 Passenger Car C4ü-38, DRG, Era II

Brawa 58242 H0 Passenger Car C4ü-38, DRG, Era II Product Details

Description

Are you looking for a classic DRG express train car with authentic detailing for your Era II layout?

Then the Brawa 58242 H0 C4ü-38 “Münster 19 392” DRG passenger car is exactly the right model for your collection. With its finely crafted appearance, prototypical design, and technical refinements, this car impressively brings the pioneering era of high-speed rail in Era II to your model railroad layout. A must-have for anyone who values historically accurate train sets.

Technical Details at a Glance

The C4ü-38 is manufactured in H0 scale (1:87) and belongs to Era II. It is designed for operation on a 2-wire direct current (DC) system. The length over buffers (LüP) is 244 mm. The model features a NEM-compliant coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics. Digital control or sound functionality is not included. The model is pre-wired for interior lighting, which can be retrofitted. The road number is “Münster 19 392.”

True-to-original detailing of the highest quality

The Brawa C4ü-38 impresses with numerous prototypical features: Metal axle holders and finely crafted axle bearing caps, brake shoes flush with the wheel face, and a separately attached axle brake linkage ensure the highest level of authenticity. A multi-part brake system and a complete reproduction of the vehicle floor round out the overall design. Careful attention was also paid to ensuring that the interior features accurately reflect the specific variant—resulting in a model that is harmonious through and through.

Historical Background – Express Train Comfort of the Late 1930s

The Type 38/39 express train cars were considered a milestone in passenger rail transport for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. To increase travel speeds, new manufacturing processes such as welding technology and aerodynamic improvements were employed. The distinctive skirt beneath the car reduced air turbulence and gave the cars their characteristic appearance. Between 1939 and 1940, 543 production cars were built, 310 of which were of the C4ü-38 type. Due to the outbreak of World War II, they saw only limited use in regular express train service. After the war, many cars found a new purpose with the Bundesbahn—some modernized, others still in their original condition.

Contents and Features

Included in the package is the ready-to-run Brawa 58242 C4ü-38 Passenger Car with all parts attached, detailed decals, and complete interior fittings. The interior lighting is pre-wired, making retrofitting easy.

Who is this model suitable for?

This model is intended for model railroading enthusiasts and collectors who wish to realistically recreate Era II trains. Ideal for complementing historic express train formations or as a single car with high visual appeal—the C4ü-38 cuts a fine figure in any collection.

Available now—a piece of DRG history for your layout!

Get the Brawa 58242 H0 C4ü-38 “Münster 19 392” and bring the stylish elegance of the pre-war era to your model railroad layout. Now available in the model railroad shop—while supplies last!

Features:

• Road number: Münster 19 392
• Metal axle boxes
• Prototype-accurate axle bearing caps
• Brake shoes at wheel level
• Separately attached axle brake linkage
• Multi-part brake system
• Interior layout specific to the variant
• Complete reproduction of the vehicle floor
• Prepared for interior lighting
• Close-coupling mechanism