Brawa 58262 H0 express train car Büm 233, DB, Ep. IV, AC-Innenbeleuchtung

Are you looking for an illuminated DB express train car for your Era IV AC model railroad layout?

Then the Brawa 58262 H0 Büm 233 Express Train Car “DB 51 80 22-40 980-0” is exactly the right choice. With factory-installed LED interior lighting, detailed design, and many attached elements, this model brings the long-distance service of the Deutsche Bundesbahn to life in style on your 3-wire AC layout.

Technical Details at a Glance

The model is built to H0 scale (1:87) and is designed for operation on a 3-wire AC system. It features a solderable interface, a NEM coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics, and factory-installed LED interior lighting. The length over buffers is 303 mm. Digital and sound functions are not included. The road number is: 51 80 22-40 980-0.

Delicate Design and High-Quality Workmanship

The Büm 233 from Brawa offers a wealth of the finest details: scale-accurate windows, hinged folding doors, and the depiction of butt-welded roofs perfectly replicate the prototype. Separately attached steps, handrails, and a separately mounted alternator on the bogie underscore the authenticity. The 094/096-type wheel sets, with corrugated wheel discs on both sides, also contribute to the realistic appearance. The rubber bead transitions at the car ends feature a spring-loaded design—another highlight for anyone who values the highest level of model accuracy.

History of the Prototype—The Comfortable Express Train Car for the People

As part of the “Group 53” model program, the Büm cars went into series production starting in 1955. The goal was to bring modern travel comfort to second class—with only three seats per bench instead of four. The cars were used on F-trains and high-quality D-trains and shaped the image of DB passenger trains for decades. Many cars remained in service well into the 1990s or were preserved for museum railways. With its symmetrical design and innovative features, the Büm 233 was a true milestone in German railcar construction.

Contents and Features

Included in the package is the Brawa 58262 Büm 233 express train car with factory-installed LED interior lighting, full decals, exquisite exterior detailing, and a fully detailed interior. Accessory parts are included, and the model is also compatible with the electric coupler from the BRAWA product line.

Who is this model for?

Perfect for model railroaders with AC systems and a passion for Era IV. Ideal for F-train formations, high-quality D-trains, or as an illuminated showpiece in a display case—the Büm 233 is a true highlight on any layout.

Now available—the classic express train with lighting for your AC layout!

Get the Brawa 58262 H0 Büm 233 “DB 51 80 22-40 980-0” with LED interior lighting now—a model that combines quality, prototypical accuracy, and operational readiness. Only while supplies last!

Features:

• Road number: 51 80 22-40 980-0
• Hinged folding doors with 1000 mm wide compartment windows
• Scale-accurate reproduction of the windows
• Type 094/096 wheel sets with corrugated wheel discs
• Period-accurate interior furnishings
• Built-in interior lighting (LED)
• Spring-loaded rubber bead at the car transition
• Close-coupling mechanism according to NEM
• Separately attached steps, handrails, and generator
• Weld seam detailing on the roofs
• Compatible with BRAWA electric coupler

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Blue
• 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.