Brawa 58269 H0 Bm 235 Express Train Car, DB, Era IV

Brawa 58269 H0 Express Train Car Bm 235, DB, Era IV – Classic InterCity Car for DC Model Railroads

Are you looking for a high-quality express train car in a late-1970s design for your H0 DC layout?

With the Brawa 58269 H0 Bm 235 Express Train Car, Brawa is introducing yet another authentic Deutsche Bundesbahn model to the market, one that fits perfectly into InterCity train formations from Era IV. The car reflects the technical changes made by the DB as part of the InterCity ’79 program—both visually and functionally. For anyone who wants to equip their model railroad with highly detailed cars, this model is an absolute must-have.

Brawa – Model railroad details with the highest precision

For decades, Brawa has stood for exceptionally detailed models that are true to the prototype, functional, and technically sophisticated. The Bm 235 from the Brawa lineup impresses with true-to-original details such as scale-accurate windows, realistic interior furnishings, and numerous intricate add-on parts. The car was designed specifically for 2-wire DC operation and is ideal for running on modern H0 layouts, whether analog or digitally upgradeable.

Technical and historical background information on the Bm 235

The Bm 235 is a converted express train car derived from the Bm 234 model. These modifications were necessary to implement the InterCity ’79 concept—“Every hour, every class”—introduced by the Deutsche Bundesbahn. To achieve this, existing cars had to be upgraded for the maximum speed range of up to 200 km/h—without requiring a completely new design.

As part of the conversion, the following modifications, among others, were made:

• Installation of Type 093 wheel sets with disc brakes
• Additional electromagnetic rail brakes
• Reinforcement of the suspension and installation of roll dampers

As a result, a total of 721 Bm 235-type cars were produced between 1979 and 1982, which operated in the typical ocean blue and beige color scheme of Era IV. The car presented here bears the road number 51 80 22-90 488-3 and thus authentically represents a specific prototype from that era.

Model Features and Specifications of the Brawa 58269

The Bm 235 model features a multitude of true-to-original details:

• Scale-accurate engraved windows with transparent glass
• Spring-loaded rubber bead transitions at the car ends
• Disc-braked wheel sets (Type 093)
• Prototype-accurate interior with replica seats
• Separately attached footrests, handrails, and generator
• Butt-welded roof based on the original construction

The car is equipped with a NEM coupler housing and a close-coupling mechanism, which allows for realistic car spacing when traveling through curves. The model is compatible with the electric couplers from the BRAWA lineup and can therefore also be used in modernized train sets.

The interior lighting is pre-wired but not installed as standard. Thanks to LED compatibility, it can be easily retrofitted as needed—ideal for model railroading enthusiasts who want to showcase their trains in style even during nighttime runs.

Why the Brawa 58269 Bm 235 is a valuable addition to your model railroad collection

The Brawa 58269 Bm 235 express train car embodies a piece of German railway history—and does so in an exceptionally high-quality model. The ocean blue and beige color scheme, the functional features, and the prototypical detailing make this car an ideal addition to InterCity trains from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Thanks to its design for the DC system, the model is perfectly suited for analog operation, but can also be upgraded for digital operation via the solderable interface. Whether as a single piece in a display case or as part of a complete IC train on the layout—with the Brawa 58269, you’re choosing quality, authenticity, and driving pleasure.

Features:

• H0 model (1:87 scale) of a Deutsche Bundesbahn Bm 235 express train car
• Era IV – typically used in InterCity service starting in 1979
• Road number: 51 80 22-90 488-3
• Scale-accurate windows with clear glazing
• Spring-loaded rubber bead couplings for realistic train coupling
• Disc-braked wheel sets (Type 093)
• Prototype-accurate interior
• Close-coupling mechanism with NEM coupler housing
• Compatible with BRAWA electric coupler
• Additional attached details: alternator, handrails, running boards
• Roof in butt-welded design
• Prepared for interior lighting (can be retrofitted with LEDs)
• Power system: 2-wire direct current (DC)
• Digital: No, but features a solderable interface for retrofitting
• Length over the coupler (LüP): 303 mm

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Multi-Colored
• 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.