Busch 31655 H0 Flat Car, Set 4818, DR, Era IV, with housing construction panels

Busch 31655 TT Flat Car, Set 4818, DR, Era IV – Housing Construction on Rails

Would you like to enhance your TT model railroad layout with a realistic and versatile flat car? The Busch 31655 Samm 4818 from the Deutsche Reichsbahn in Era IV design impresses with its detailed construction, high-quality materials, and an authentic load from the GDR construction industry: two KPB-25 transport frames carrying residential building panels. This model brings industrial history to your layout—and is a real highlight for fans of realistic operational scenes.

Samm 4818 – Heavy-Haul Transport of the GDR

As a flatcar with stanchions and side walls, the Samm 4818 was a versatile means of transport, particularly for bulky or heavy cargo. In the GDR in particular, these cars were frequently used to transport precast panels—a typical sight in Era IV rail traffic. The model shown here depicts the car in a loaded state with two KPB-25 racks and large-format housing construction panels—ideal for urban construction site scenarios or industrial rail loading operations.

Model with functional details and a realistic appearance

The car features folded-down side walls and a real wood floor—a special visual and tactile highlight. The fine wood grain is palpable and gives the model a high-quality appearance. Removable end side walls and an optional platform railing allow for customized displays depending on the cargo and operating situation.

The intricately detailed handrails, crisp printing, and fine components demonstrate that the utmost attention was paid to prototypical accuracy and precision. With a length over buffers of 132 mm and a minimum operating radius of 310 mm, the car is also suitable for smaller layouts without compromising on visual appeal.

Ideal for realistic operational scenes and heavy-haul trains

The Samm 4818 is a perfect match for typical DR freight trains from the 1970s and 1980s. When combined with other heavy-haul cars, stake cars, or locomotives such as the BR 110, BR 118, or BR 132, it creates a realistic train scene reflecting the GDR construction industry. This car is also a real eye-catcher in loading dioramas and on siding tracks.

A must-have for industrial and construction scenes in TT scale

The Busch 31655 TT Samm 4818 with residential construction panels is more than just a freight car—it’s a work of model-building art. For model railroaders who value functionality, prototypical accuracy, and attention to detail, this flat car is a highlight with versatile applications.

Features:

• Gauge: TT
• Era IV
• Length over buffers: 132 mm
• Minimum negotiable radius: 310 mm
• Standard coupler socket for TT coupler
• For adult model railroaders and collectors
• Real wood car floor with a textured surface
• Folded-down side walls for realistic loading conditions
• Finely detailed handrails and crisp printing
• Removable end walls and optional platform railing
• DR Flat Car No. 4818 with a load of housing construction panels
• With two KPB-25 transport racks and precast panels

Specs:

• Type: Flat wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DR
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Type: Flat wagon
• Era: IV
• Color: Brown
• News: 2026

Further links:

• Print View

CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.