Märklin 46853 H0 "Sputnik" Freight Train Escort Car, SBB/CFF/FFS, Era IV
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Märklin 46853 H0 "Sputnik" Freight Train Escort Car, SBB/CFF/FFS, Era IV Product Details
Are you looking for an SBB “Sputnik” freight train escort car for your H0 layout?
The Märklin 46853 H0 “Sputnik” freight train escort car, SBB/CFF/FFS, Era IV is an interesting model for model railroaders who want to add a distinctive Swiss escort car to their fleet. The prototype is a Db Sputnik-type freight train escort car of the Swiss Federal Railways.
The model features a fir-green base color scheme and depicts the service condition as of 1970. This makes the car suitable for Era IV and particularly well-suited for H0 layouts with a Swiss railway theme or for matching SBB/CFF/FFS freight train formations.
Märklin 46853 H0 Freight Train Escort Car “Sputnik”
The exact product name is Märklin 46853 H0 Freight Train Escort Car “Sputnik,” SBB/CFF/FFS, Era IV. The model replicates a Db Sputnik type freight train escort car. The railway operator is listed as SBB/CFF/FFS.
With its special design and fir-green base color, the car brings a distinct Swiss character to the model railroad. Escort cars in particular are an interesting addition to freight trains, as they make the train consist more varied and true to the prototype.
Detailed underbody and attached parts
The model features a type-specific underbody design with many attached details. This design ensures that the car looks detailed not only from the side but also from below.
In addition, handrails, handbrake cranks, gas boxes, and roof vents are separately attached. These details highlight the special design of the freight train escort car and make the model interesting even upon close inspection.
With interior furnishings and NEM buffer height
The Märklin 46853 is equipped with an interior. This gives the car additional detail and ensures it looks harmonious not only on the outside but also on the inside.
The buffer height complies with NEM standards. The length over buffers is 10.5 cm. The recommended DC wheel set is E700580.
Purchase Recommendation
If you’re looking for an H0 freight train service car from the Swiss Federal Railways, the Märklin 46853 “Sputnik” is a great choice. The model combines the Db Sputnik design with a fir-green base color scheme, interior furnishings, a type-specific underbody, and many separately attached details. Add this distinctive SBB/CFF/FFS service car to your Era IV freight trains today.
Features:
- Manufacturer: Märklin
- Item Number: 46853
- Scale: H0
- Product Name: “Sputnik” Freight Train Service Car
- Railway Administration: SBB/CFF/FFS
- Railway Company: Swiss Federal Railways
- Era: IV
- Prototype: Db Sputnik-type freight train escort car
- Fir green base color scheme
- Operational period: from 1970
- Undercarriage designed specific to this model
- Undercarriage with many attached details
- Buffer height according to NEM
- Separately attached handrails
- Separately attached handbrake crank
- Separately attached gas tank
- Separately attached roof vents
- With interior fittings
- Length over buffers: 10.5 cm
- DC wheel set: E700580
Specs:
- Type: Passenger wagon
- Gauge: H0
- Rail Company: SBB
- Rail Company: SBB
- Era: IV
- Type: Passenger wagon
- Era: IV
- Color: Black
- News: 2026
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.
