Roco 6200040 H0 3er Set passenger car, Nebenbahnzug, DB, Ep. III

Roco 6200040 H0 3er Set passenger car, Nebenbahnzug, DB, Ep. III Product Details

Description

Roco 6200040 H0 Set of 3 DB passenger carriages: Perfect Era III branch line train

The Roco 6200040 H0 set of 3 passenger cars for the German Federal Railroad (DB) is a detailed reproduction of a typical branch line train of Era III. With two passenger cars and a freight car, this set combines functionality and historical accuracy and is the ideal complement to the class 89.70 steam locomotive (item no. 7100014, 7110014).

The prototype: DB branch line trains

In the post-war period, branch line trains formed the backbone of regional passenger and freight traffic. They were a cost-efficient solution for connecting remote areas to the railroad network. These trains often consisted of a combination of passenger and freight cars to meet the transportation needs of smaller stations. The set shown here reflects this typical train constellation.

The railroad company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)

In Era III (1945-1970), the German Federal Railroad continued to use numerous older cars and locomotives in order to meet the increasing transportation needs. Branch line trains like this one were used throughout Germany and shaped the image of rural rail traffic.

Era III: The post-war railroad era

Era III is characterized by the reconstruction of the railroad and the mix of older steam locomotives and more modern vehicles. This model set brings the charm of this era to your model railway layout and is ideal for depicting regional branch line scenarios.

Color scheme and design

The cars in the set are painted in the classic Era III livery of the German Federal Railroad. Precise lettering and the authentic reproduction of the vehicle types give the set a realistic appearance. The passenger cars are equipped with a detailed interior that can be supplemented with retrofittable interior lighting (item no. 6469). The freight car has two movable sliding doors and a brakeman's cab that emphasizes the typical character of these cars.

Recommended purchase for model railroaders

The Roco 6200040 H0 set of 3 passenger carriages is the perfect choice for model railroaders looking for an authentic representation of Deutsche Bundesbahn branch line trains. With its high level of detail and the option of adding matching interior lighting, this set is a highlight on any layout.

Features:

• Car set consisting of a 2nd/3rd class passenger car (BCi), a 3rd class passenger car (Ci) and a boxcar with brakeman's cab (G).
• Freight car with two movable sliding doors for additional functionality.
• To go with the DB class 89.70 steam locomotive (item no. 7100014, 7110014).
• Passenger car with detailed interior details.
• Retrofittable interior lighting (item no. 6469) for a realistic appearance.
• Compatible with AC wheelsets (item no. 6560) for alternating current systems.
• Coupler with shaft to NEM 362 and close coupler kinematics.
• Power system: DC analog - ideal for standard direct current layouts.
• Typical Era III paint scheme of the German Federal Railroad with precise lettering.
• Total length over buffers: 378 mm - compact size for branch line scenarios.