NEW Roco 6200270 H0 2. Klasse Personenwagen EW IV SBB Ep.V

Roco 6200270 H0 EW IV SBB Passenger Car, Era V

Would you like to add a Swiss passenger car to your H0 model railroad that tells an interesting story of its history with two different rail companies? The Roco 6200270 SBB EW IV passenger car brings a special variant of Swiss passenger rail service from Era V to your model railroad tracks. The model depicts a former BLS EW-IV car that was later sold to the SBB. A particularly distinctive feature is the original BLS base colors, which have already been combined with the SBB logo. The roof antenna highlights the car’s specific design. With its prototypical design, authentic interior furnishings, and close-coupling mechanism, this passenger car is an attractive addition to Swiss train formations and discerning model railroad collections.

Prototype: EW-IV passenger cars of the Swiss railways

The EW-IV cars are among the best-known passenger car types in Switzerland. They were used in passenger service and can be flexibly integrated into various train formations. What makes this model special is that it formerly belonged to the BLS and was subsequently sold to the SBB.

The preserved BLS base colors, combined with the pre-applied SBB logo, make this car an interesting representative of a transitional phase in Swiss rail transport. For model railroaders who wish to design their layout with authentic rolling stock variants from Era V, this version offers special added value.

Distinctive BLS color scheme with SBB logo

A key feature of the Roco EW-IV car is its distinctive paint scheme. The original BLS base colors have been retained, while the SBB logo already reflects the vehicle’s later assignment. This distinguishes the model visually from fully redesigned SBB cars and adds variety within a passenger train set.

The roof antenna complements this special vehicle design. The existing interior furnishings also contribute to a realistic overall impression and make the car look convincing when viewed through the windows. This makes the model suitable for both layout operation and for collectors of Swiss passenger cars.

Technical Features and Coupling

Power System and Close-Coupling Kinematics

The Roco passenger car is designed for analog DC operation. The NEM 362 coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics allows for connection with compatible couplers and ensures consistent car spacing within the train set.

Interior Lighting Can Be Retrofitted

Interior lighting is not included as standard but can be retrofitted. The Roco interior lighting set (item number 4000005) is intended for use with this model. A suitable AC wheel set is required for operation on an AC layout.

Compatible train sets for Era V

The EW-IV car combines excellently with other Swiss passenger cars and a matching locomotive. Train formations that bring together different paint schemes and vehicle histories are particularly appealing. This creates a varied train that vividly captures Swiss rail traffic of Era V.

With an overall length of 303 mm, the model fits seamlessly into longer passenger train formations. On a Swiss model railroad layout featuring stations, main lines, and Alpine landscapes, the distinctive color scheme really comes into its own.

Roco 6200270 – Swiss Passenger Car with a Unique History

The Roco EW-IV passenger car stands out thanks to its interesting origins, the original BLS base colors, and the pre-applied SBB logo. The roof antenna, interior fittings, and close-coupling mechanism round out the features, making this model a versatile addition to Swiss train formations from Era V.

Whether as an addition to an existing fleet or as a special collector’s item—this EW-IV car offers numerous possibilities for a prototypical layout of your H0 model railroad. The retrofittable interior lighting opens up additional options for customization.

Expand your model railroad train with this distinctive Swiss passenger car and bring an interesting chapter of Swiss railway history to your tracks. The combination of the former BLS color scheme and the SBB logo makes this model a real eye-catcher in your fleet!

Note on product information: The item title specifies a 2nd-class car, while the detailed description refers to the car as 1st-class, Class A. This information should be verified prior to publication.

Features:

• Scale: H0
• Era: V
• Railroad Company: SBB
• Car Type: EW IV, Passenger Car
• Power System: DC Analog
• Length over buffers: 303 mm
• Coupler: NEM 362 shaft coupler with close-coupling kinematics
• Interior: Included
• Interior lighting: Can be retrofitted
• Compatible interior lighting: 4000005
• AC wheel set: 40196
• Former BLS EW-IV car, later sold to SBB
• Original BLS base colors with SBB logo
• Roof antenna included

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