NEW Roco 6200297 H0 3er Set Reisezug Vitoscha DR Ep.IV #2

Roco 6200297 H0 "Vitoscha" Passenger Train 3-Piece Set – Era IV Car Set 2

Would you like to recreate an Era IV international express train with dining, sleeping, and passenger cars on your model railroad layout? The Roco 6200297 “Vitoscha” Car Set adds three passenger cars from the D 1371 express train to your train formation. The combination of a dining car and a sleeper car from the Bulgarian State Railways, along with an express car from the German Reichsbahn, brings together different car types and rail companies in a single set.

The “Vitoscha” express train connected Sofia with Bucharest, Budapest, Bratislava, and Prague before reaching Berlin. This international route forms the historical backdrop of the car set and makes it an interesting addition for model railroad enthusiasts who wish to recreate the cross-border passenger rail service of past decades.

The set includes a WRm-class dining car and a WLAm-class sleeper car from the Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ). These two cars are complemented by a second-class express car, class Bm, from the German Reichsbahn (DR). Particularly striking is the design of the second-class car without a rain gutter. This gives the set a distinctive detail that can be taken into account when designing a prototypical passenger train.

The International Express Train D 1371 “Vitoscha”

The D 1371 “Vitoscha” express train represented an international connection between Southeast Europe and Central Europe. Its route ran from Sofia via Bucharest, Budapest, Bratislava, and Prague to Berlin. In doing so, the train connected several major cities and different railway administrations.

The Roco car set captures this international character. The combination of Bulgarian passenger cars and a car from the Deutsche Reichsbahn illustrates the transnational composition of the train.

For model railroaders who wish to assemble historic express trains using cars from different rail companies, this set offers an interesting foundation. It can be expanded into a more extensive passenger train formation, particularly when combined with the matching “Vitoscha” Car Set 1.

Dining Car of the Bulgarian State Railways

One component of the set is the WRm-class dining car of the Bulgarian State Railways. It adds a dedicated car for dining service to the train formation, thereby clearly distinguishing itself from the passenger and sleeping cars.

On an international express train like the “Vitoscha,” a dining car is a characteristic addition to the passenger train formation. Together with the sleeper car and the second-class car, it creates a versatile combination of different passenger cars.

The existing interior fittings add details to the model’s interior design. For model railroaders who wish to add lighting to their passenger cars, a retrofittable interior lighting system is provided.

WLAm-Class Sleeping Car

The car set also includes a WLAm-class sleeper car, also from the Bulgarian State Railways. It complements the dining car and the Deutsche Reichsbahn express car and underscores the character of the international passenger train.

The combination of a dining car, a sleeper car, and a second-class car creates a varied train formation. The different car types make the set particularly interesting for model railroaders who wish to recreate international express trains with multiple functions and car classes.

Second-class express train car without a rain gutter

The third car in the set is a Bm-class express train car from the German Reichsbahn. It is designed as a second-class car and complements the two Bulgarian cars.

A distinctive feature is the absence of a rain gutter. This detail sets this variant apart and is of interest to model railroaders who pay attention to specific design features when assembling their passenger cars.

Together with the dining car and the sleeper car, this creates an international train formation that captures the historical character of the “Vitosha” express train.

Era IV and International Passenger Service

The car set is classified as Era IV and is suitable for depicting historical passenger trains. The international route from Sofia via Bucharest, Budapest, Bratislava, and Prague to Berlin gives the set a concrete connection to European railway history.

The mix of Bulgarian and German cars offers an interesting alternative to passenger trains consisting exclusively of cars from a single railway company. This allows the diversity of international express trains to be vividly depicted on the model railroad layout.

Interior Fittings and Retrofittable Interior Lighting

All three passenger cars are equipped with interior fittings. This ensures that the interior is also faithfully reproduced in the model.

Interior lighting can be retrofitted. The Roco interior lighting set (item number 4000005) is listed as a compatible retrofit item.

This option offers model railroaders additional creative freedom. Those who wish to illuminate their passenger cars can include this retrofit when further equipping their own layout.

Short-coupler mechanism for train formation

The cars feature a NEM 362 coupling shaft with close-coupling kinematics. This allows for the use of compatible model railroad couplings.

When adding additional passenger cars to the set, it is recommended to ensure compatibility of the couplers. This allows you to create a suitable train formation that reflects the international character of the “Vitoscha.”

A Perfect Addition to “Vitoscha” Car Set 1

As the second car set for the “Vitoscha” express train, the Roco 6200297 is particularly interesting for model railroaders who wish to build a more extensive international train formation. It adds a dining car, a sleeper car, and a second-class express car to the formation.

Together with the corresponding Car Set 1, the depicted passenger train formation can be expanded. This results in a varied collection of different car types and rail companies that follows the Sofia–Bucharest–Budapest–Bratislava–Prague–Berlin route.

Roco 6200297 “Vitoscha” – International Passenger Cars for Your Model Railroad

With the Roco 6200297 H0 “Vitoscha” Car Set, you can expand your collection with three passenger cars from the international express train D 1371. The dining car and sleeper car from the Bulgarian State Railways, along with the express car from the Deutsche Reichsbahn, provide a varied selection of Era IV rolling stock.

The design of the 2nd-class car without a rain gutter, the existing interior furnishings, and the option to retrofit interior lighting round out the features. As Car Set 2, it also serves as a perfect complement to Car Set 1 of the “Vitoscha.”

Bring international passenger rail service to your H0 model railroad! Discover the Roco 6200297 “Vitoscha” Car Set in our model railroad shop and expand your collection with three distinctive passenger cars with historical ties to the Sofia–Berlin route. An attractive addition for enthusiasts of international express trains and Era IV!

Features:

• Manufacturer: Roco
• Item Number: 6200297
• EAN: 9005033398521
• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Car Set 2 with three passenger cars from the D 1371 “Vitoscha”
• Route: Sofia–Bucharest–Budapest–Bratislava–Prague–Berlin
• One WRm-class dining car of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ)
• One sleeping car, type WLAm, of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ)
• One second-class express passenger car, type Bm, of the German Reichsbahn (DR)
• Second-class car without a rain gutter
• All cars with interior fittings
• Interior lighting can be retrofitted
• Matching interior lighting: Roco part number 4000005
• Power system: DC Analog
• Coupler housing per NEM 362
• With close-coupling mechanism
• Length over buffers: 888 mm
• Compatible addition to Car Set 1 of the “Vitoscha”

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