Märklin 46575 H0 Wagen-Set zur Ae 6/8, BLS, Ep. III

Märklin 46575 H0 Wagen-Set zur Ae 6/8, BLS, Ep. III Product Details

Description

Märklin 46575 Car Set for the Ae 6/8: Freight Service of the BLS in Era III

The Märklin car set 46575 offers a detailed reproduction of five two-axle freight cars of different types to go with the historical use of the BLS electric locomotive Ae 6/8. This set shows the varied freight traffic of the late 1940s and early 1950s and brings historical authenticity to any H0 layout.

The prototype: International diversity in freight traffic

The wagons included in the set represent the typical transport tasks of BLS and other European railroad companies in the post-war period:

• J2d: A BLS boxcar with brakeman's cab.
• J3: A SBB covered freight wagon with brakeman's cab.
• Typo F: A FS covered pointed-roof freight wagon.
• Tank car: Privately owned car of the company ERPAG AG, Basel.
• G10: A DB "Munich" boxcar.

These cars cover a broad spectrum of international freight traffic in Europe and show the close cooperation between the various railroad companies.

High-quality and detailed realization

The model set impresses with its precise reproductions and numerous details:

• Covered freight cars J2d, J3 and G10 with sliding doors that can be opened.
• The tank car is equipped with a separately applied brakeman's platform and steps.
• All of the cars are individually packaged, with additional outer packaging for optimum protection.

The total length over buffers of 58.5 cm makes this set a compact and versatile addition for Era III freight trains.

Possible combinations for your model railroad

The car set goes perfectly with the Ae 6/8 electric locomotive, which is available under item number 38680 in the Märklin H0 assortment. This combination can be used to recreate realistic trains of the BLS and its European partner railroads.

Conclusion: A piece of railroad history for your H0 layout

The Märklin 46575 car set is an ideal choice for model railroaders and collectors who appreciate the variety and charm of freight service in Era III. With its high-quality details, the international selection of cars, and the many possible uses, this set will be a special highlight on any H0 model railroad layout.

Features:

• Track gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Prototype: Five two-axle freight cars of different types
• J2d: BLS boxcar with brakeman's cab
• J3: SBB boxcar with brakeman's cab
• Typo F: FS covered pointed-roof freight wagon
• Tank wagon: Private wagon of the company ERPAG AG, Basel
• G10: DB "Munich" covered freight wagon
• Covered freight wagon with opening sliding doors
• Tank wagon with separately attached brakeman's platform and steps
• All wagons individually packed, with additional outer packaging
• Total length over buffers: 58.5 cm
• DC wheel set per car: E700580
• Locomotive to go with: Ae 6/8, item number 38680