NEW Roco 6200315 H0 IC-Schnellzugwagen 2.Klasse PKP Ep.VI

Roco 6200315 H0 IC Express Passenger Car, 2nd Class Bpmmz 284.5 PKP Ep. VI – Modern passenger car for Polish long-distance service

Would you like to build a modern Polish Intercity train on your H0 model railroad layout or add a matching car to your existing PKP passenger train set? The Roco 6200315 Bpmmz 284.5 2nd-Class IC Express Passenger Car brings Era VI international long-distance service to your model railroad tracks. The history of the prototype is particularly interesting: The passenger car was originally in service with DB AG and is now part of the Polish State Railways’ fleet. The H0 model features a detailed interior, a length over buffers of 303 mm, and close-coupling kinematics. This makes it ideal for building modern IC and EuroCity trains.

Prototype: Bpmmz 284.5 – From German to Polish Long-Distance Service

The Roco IC express passenger car Bpmmz 284.5 represents an interesting chapter in European passenger rail transport. Its full-scale prototype was originally operated by Deutsche Bahn AG and later entered service with the Polish State Railways. Such transfers of rolling stock demonstrate how proven passenger cars can continue to be used across national borders. This 2nd-class car is designed for long-distance service and is therefore an excellent fit for the international train connections of Era VI. With this Roco model, you can trace the development of modern Polish passenger rail service on a 1:87 scale.

Prototype-accurate design as a PKP IC 2nd-class express passenger car

The Roco 6200315 represents a 2nd-class IC express passenger car in the design of the Polish State Railways. The class designation Bpmmz 284.5 allows the model to be assigned to a specific passenger car type. Its modern design makes it a suitable addition to longer long-distance trains. It is particularly appealing when used in combination with other contemporary passenger cars, allowing you to assemble a varied Intercity train. Its origins as a former DB AG car also give this model a special historical background and make it equally interesting for collectors of German and Polish passenger cars.

With interior fittings and a length over buffers of 303 mm

The Roco Bpmmz 284.5 comes equipped with interior detailing. This makes the passenger car particularly appealing upon close inspection and when combined with other fully detailed passenger cars. With a length over buffers of 303 mm, the model features the generous dimensions characteristic of a modern H0 express train car. Its design really comes into its own, especially on longer station tracks and in prototypical long-distance train sets. The model is suitable both for regular operation and as an addition to a collection of modern European passenger cars.

Interior lighting can be retrofitted – for atmospheric IC train journeys

Would you like to showcase your Polish Intercity train impressively even after dark? The Roco 6200315 is designed for retrofitting interior lighting. The Roco interior lighting kit (item number 4000005) is intended for this purpose. With the appropriate retrofit, this allows the existing interior furnishings to be effectively showcased. This creates an especially attractive overall look, particularly on illuminated platforms, during nighttime station stops, or when traveling at dusk. The interior lighting is not part of the car’s factory equipment and can be added separately as needed.

NEM 362 Coupler and Conversion Option for AC Systems

The Roco IC express train car is designed for use on H0 DC two-wire systems. It features NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics. This allows for the use of suitable close-coupling couplers to seamlessly integrate the car into a modern passenger train set. For use on compatible H0 AC center-wire systems, the AC replacement wheel set with part number 40196 is provided. Thus, the car also offers model railroaders with AC layouts a suitable conversion option. The combination of close-coupling kinematics and retrofittable interior lighting makes the model a versatile addition to modern passenger trains.

Ideal addition for PKP Intercity and international EuroCity trains

The Roco 6200315 is an excellent fit for model railroad layouts focused on Polish long-distance rail service in Era VI. The Bpmmz 284.5 can be combined particularly well with other PKP 1st- and 2nd-class passenger cars to form a longer Intercity set. One interesting locomotive, for example, is the Roco electric locomotive 370 007-4 “Husarz” from PKP Intercity, which is available as a DCC sound model under item number 7510018. Together with matching cars, it can be used to recreate a modern international passenger train. Electrified main lines, large stations, and international train connections between Poland and its neighboring countries provide the ideal backdrop.

An attractive passenger car for collectors and fans of modern PKP trains

The Roco 6200315 combines a modern IC express train car from the Polish State Railways with an interesting history as a former DB AG car. Its design as a 2nd-class Bpmmz 284.5, the existing interior fittings, and the option to retrofit interior lighting make this model an attractive addition for discerning H0 model railroaders. Thanks to the NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics, the car can be easily integrated into suitable passenger train sets. Collectors of modern European passenger cars and enthusiasts of international Intercity trains will particularly benefit from its versatile applications. Add the Roco Bpmmz 284.5 to your PKP long-distance train set and bring a distinctive piece of modern European passenger rail transport to your H0 model railroad layout!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Railroad Company: PKP
• Car Type: IC Express Train Car
• Class: Bpmmz 284.5
• Car Class: 2nd Class
• Prototype: Former DB AG passenger car
• Designed for modern Polish long-distance rail service
• Equipped with interior fittings
• Power system: DC analog
• Interior lighting: Can be retrofitted
• Compatible interior lighting: Roco 4000005
• Coupler: NEM 362 with close-coupling kinematics
• AC replacement wheel set: Roco 40196
• Compatible locomotive: Roco BR 370 “Husarz” of PKP Intercity
• Length over buffers: 303 mm

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