Brawa 58279 H0 express train car Bm 235.0, DB, Ep. VI, DC-Innenbeleuchtung

Are you looking for an illuminated express train car in the modern DB design of Era VI?

With the Brawa 58279 H0 Bm 235.0 Express Train Car from Deutsche Bahn AG, you can add a high-quality, highly detailed model of a classic InterCity car in its current paint scheme to your H0 model railroad layout. The factory-installed LED interior lighting, the exact replica of the prototype, and the authentic technical features make this car the ideal addition to all modern Era VI train formations.

Model Information & Technical Specifications

The car is designed for H0 gauge and has a length over buffers of 303 mm. It operates on a 2-wire direct current (DC) system and is equipped with LED interior lighting that is already installed. A solderable interface is provided. Thanks to the NEM-compliant coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics, the model can be easily integrated into existing train sets.

Highest level of detail for modern model railroading enthusiasts

The express train car impresses with its scale-accurate window arrangement and period-correct interior. Separately attached steps and handrails, a separately mounted alternator on the bogie, and spring-loaded rubber bumpers at the car joints ensure a realistic overall impression. The butt-welded roofs have also been faithfully reproduced and successfully round out the appearance.

Technically impressive—with modern LED lighting

The factory-installed LED interior lighting provides atmospheric illumination in the dark or when displayed in a showcase. The car is equipped with disc-braked Type 093 wheel sets, which ensure smooth running and visual accuracy to the prototype. Additionally, the model is compatible with the electric coupler from the BRAWA lineup, offering expanded control options for digital layouts.

The Prototype: From InterCity to DB AG

The Bm 235 class was developed starting in 1979 as part of the InterCity ’79 program. It was created by retrofitting existing Bm 234 cars to a top speed of 200 km/h and installing modern braking and suspension systems. During Era VI, individual cars received new paint schemes and continued to operate under DB AG—some even in the current ICE design. The road number of this model, 51 80 22-90 436-2, refers to exactly one such modernized car from Deutsche Bahn AG.

Ideal for modern H0 layouts

Whether in an InterCity set or as a single unit, this car fits perfectly into Era VI scenarios. The combination of classic car design and a modern appearance is particularly appealing to model railroaders who want to depict authentic transitional periods or contemporary railway worlds. The LED lighting adds to the atmosphere—perfect for both daytime and nighttime scenes.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Length over buffers: 303 mm
• Power system: 2L direct current (DC)
• Interior lighting: built-in, LED
• Road number: 51 80 22-90 436-2
• Scale-accurate reproduction of the windows
• Period-accurate interior
• Type 093 wheel sets with disc brakes
• Spring-mounted rubber bead at the car transition
• Close-coupling mechanism
• Separately mounted generator on the bogie
• Separate steps and handrails
• Roof in butt-welded construction
• Compatible with BRAWA electric coupler
• Interface: solderable

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: VI
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Red
• 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.