Märklin 00719-01 H0 Kesselwagen, BP, Ep. III

Märklin 00719-01 H0 Kesselwagen, BP, Ep. III Product Details

Description

Märklin 00719-01 BP Tank Car: Detailed Freight Car for Era III

The Märklin 00719-01 tank car is a high quality reproduction of a 2-axle tank car for the BP in Era III. With its riveted tank and many intricate details, this model is a perfect addition for historic freight trains on H0 layouts.

The prototype: Era III tank car

The riveted tank wagon with a capacity of 19.2 m³ was a typical means of transportation for liquids such as oil or chemicals in the 1950s. These wagons were robustly built and were used without a brakeman's cab, but with a handbrake and brakeman's platform. They characterized the image of many freight trains in the early post-war period.

Conclusion: An indispensable model for Era III fans

The Märklin 00719-01 tank car combines historical authenticity with modern attention to detail. Its realistic realization makes it the ideal choice for freight train enthusiasts and collectors of historic railroad models.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Prototype: 2-axle BP tank car with a riveted tank (capacity 19.2 m³)
• Operating condition: 1950-1959
• Chassis: Detailed openwork frame chassis
• Details: Attached handbrake crank, brakeman's platform, emptying pipes and working platform with access ladder
• Couplers: Short couplers guided by splines
• Length over buffers: 10.1 cm
• DC wheel set: E700580 (available separately)
• Additional cars: In the Trix H0 assortment under item number 24170