NEW Roco 74813 H0 Reisezugwagen 2.Klasse DB Regio vk Ep.V
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Roco 74813 H0 Reisezugwagen 2.Klasse DB Regio vk Ep.V Product Details
Roco 74813 H0 DB Regio 2nd-Class Passenger Car, Traffic Red, Era V
Would you like to expand your H0 model railroad with an authentic Deutsche Bahn passenger car from Era V? The Roco 74813 “Halberstädter” 2nd-class passenger car, Bomz 520 type, brings German passenger rail travel from that era to your tracks. With its traffic-red paint scheme, the characteristic side walls without rain gutters, and the modified Görlitz V-type bogies, the model impresses with its prototypical design. Freestanding handrails and a buffer beam prepared for aftermarket installation round out the fine details. Thanks to the included interior fittings, the car looks realistic even when viewed through the windows. The close-coupling mechanism allows for a seamless connection with other passenger cars. This makes this Roco passenger car an interesting addition for all model railroaders who wish to assemble authentic Deutsche Bahn passenger trains on their layouts.
Prototype: Deutsche Bahn “Halberstädter” passenger cars
The so-called “Halberstädter” passenger cars are among the most interesting types of rolling stock in German passenger rail transport. The model depicts a 2nd-class passenger car with the type designation Bomz 520, as it was used on the Deutsche Bahn network.
The traffic-red paint scheme defines the car’s appearance and fits well with the depiction of German rail transport in Era V. With its characteristic design, the model is suitable for various passenger train formations and adds another variant to an existing fleet.
“Verkehrsrot” paint scheme and detailed design
A distinctive feature of the Roco 74813 is its side walls without rain gutters. Together with the modified Görlitz V-type bogies, this creates a characteristic replica of the prototype vehicle.
The freestanding handrails add subtle visual accents and enhance the overall sense of detail. The buffer beam, which is prepared for aftermarket additions, also offers opportunities to customize the model. The included interior furnishings create a realistic effect when viewed through the windows and round out the design of the passenger car.
Technical Features and Retrofittable Interior Lighting
The Roco passenger car is designed for analog DC operation. 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.
To connect to other cars, the model features a NEM 362 coupling shaft with close-coupling kinematics. This allows it to be integrated into existing train sets using suitable couplings. For use on AC layouts, a compatible AC wheel set with part number 40196 is specified.
Suitable train formations for Era V
The “Halberstädter” 2nd-class passenger car combines perfectly with other compatible Deutsche Bahn passenger cars. This allows you to assemble varied passenger trains for main lines and larger stations.
The combination with other cars in traffic-red paint is particularly appealing. On an H0 model railroad layout set in Era V, this creates a harmonious overall picture of German passenger rail service. The length over buffers of 303 mm should be taken into account when planning longer train formations.
Roco 74813 – A “Halberstadt” for Your H0 Model Railroad
The Roco 74813 second-class passenger car combines a characteristic prototype design with meticulous model craftsmanship. The traffic-red paint scheme, the side walls without rain gutters, and the modified Görlitz V-type bogies make it an attractive addition to any Era V fleet.
The interior furnishings, close-coupling mechanism, and the option to retrofit interior lighting offer versatile usage possibilities. If you’d like to expand your collection of German passenger cars and create varied train formations, this model is an excellent choice.
Add the traffic-red “Halberstädter” to your H0 fleet and bring Deutsche Bahn’s passenger rail service to your model railroad tracks. Get this passenger car as a perfect addition to your Era V collection!
Features:
- Gauge: H0
- Era: V
- Railroad Company: DB AG
- 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: Item number 4000005
- AC wheel set: Item No. 40196
- Car type: “Halberstädter” 2nd-class passenger car, Bomz 520 series
- Painted in traffic red
- Side walls without rain gutters
- Görlitz V-type bogies, modified
- Freestanding handrails
- Buffer beam can be added
- Comparison model 74814 with modified road number
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.