Märklin 42581 H0 passenger car 2. Klasse, DR, Ep. IV

Märklin 42581 2nd Class Passenger Car: DR Halberstadt Center Boarding Car in Era IV

The Märklin passenger car 42581 is a precise reproduction of the German State Railroad (DR) type Bmh Halberstadt center entrance car. With its dark green paint scheme in accordance with TGL 2233 and the high-quality equipment, this model is a highlight for fans of the historic rail traffic of the GDR in the late 1980s.

The prototype: DR Halberstadt center entrance car

The Halberstadt type Bmh center-entry coaches were developed by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) as robust and versatile passenger coaches for regional and local transport. These coaches offered efficient passenger transportation with access from both sides in the middle of the coach. The dark green paint scheme was typical for the late years of operation of these cars, which played an important role in GDR rail traffic until the end of the 1980s.

Detailed and high-quality realization

The model is a completely new construction and impresses with numerous details and technical highlights:

• LED interior lighting: fitted as standard and equipped with buffer capacitor to bridge currentless points.
• Current-conducting close couplers: Separable and compatible with the vehicle sequence of the rear light car from the 42580 set.
• Multi-colored interior: Detailed design for an authentic look.
• Type-specific designed components: Bogies, roof shape, side walls and underbody with many attached details.
• Attachable parts: Brake hoses, heating cables and screw couplings are included.

With a length over buffers of 28.2 cm and a minimum passable radius of 360 mm, this wagon can be used in a variety of ways.

Combination options for authentic trains

The car is ideal for use in combination with the additional passenger car set (item number 42580) and the matching diesel locomotive (item number 36436). In this way, typical German State Railroad train formations from the late Era IV can be authentically recreated.

Conclusion: A must for fans of the GDR railroad

The Märklin 42581 2nd class passenger car is a technically and visually high-quality model that perfectly captures the character and functionality of the Halberstadt center entrance cars. With its LED interior lighting, current-carrying couplers, and detailed components, this car is an ideal addition to H0 layouts depicting the railroad traffic of the GDR.

Features:

• Track gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Prototype: German State Railroad (DR) type Bmh, 2nd class passenger car
• Operating condition: End of the 1980s
• Paint scheme: Dark green (TGL 2233)
• Standard built-in LED interior lighting with buffer capacitor
• Separable, current-carrying close couplers
• Multicolored interior fittings
• Type-specific design of bogies, roof shape, side walls and underbody
• Attachable parts: Brake hoses, heating cables and screw couplings
• Minimum radius: 360 mm
• Length over buffers: 28.2 cm
• Matching passenger car set: Item number 42580
• Diesel locomotive to go with this locomotive: Item number 36436
• DC version: Trix item number 23181

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Color: Green
• News: 2025
• Type: Passenger wagon

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