Tillig 13832 TT 2nd-Class Control Car BDnf 238, DB, Era IV

Tillig 13832 TT 2nd-Class Control Car BDnf 238, DB, Era IV – For authentic reversible trains from the '70s and '80s

Are you looking for a typical control car for your Era IV layout in TT scale? The Tillig 13832 German Federal Railroad (DB) 2nd-Class BDnf 238 control car brings the commuter rail service of the 1970s and 1980s back to your model railroad tracks—complete with its characteristic front end, lighting changes, and technical features for push-pull train operation.

BDnf 238 – A Classic Bundesbahn Control Car

BDnf 238 control cars were widely used in DB commuter service starting in the 1970s. Especially when combined with the well-known n-cars (“Silberlinge”), they formed the backbone of many reversible trains in West Germany. The Tillig model faithfully reproduces this classic—with its original design, characteristic window layout, and authentic Era IV color scheme.

Modern technology meets nostalgic design

The control car is 220 mm long and equipped with an electrical interface conforming to NEM651 (with plug-in connector)—making it easy to retrofit for digital operation. The lighting changes depending on the direction of travel: a 3-light headlight at the front and a 2-light taillight at the rear. This ensures prototypical operation—even with changing train directions in reverse-direction train service.

An interior is already included, and interior lighting can be added—ideal for atmospheric nighttime or station scenes. The coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism ensure a tight, reliable car-to-car transition with other vehicles.

Perfect for local and regional service in Era IV

When combined with DB n-class or Bn-class cars, it creates a realistic regional train from the 1970s and 1980s. The BDnf 238 is the perfect finale to such a train—whether on a single-track branch line or in service with a Class 141, 110, or 212 locomotive. It is also an indispensable model for typical commuter train scenarios.

A must-have for anyone who loves DB commuter rail service from the past

With the Tillig 13832 BDnf 238 control car, you can bring a meticulously detailed piece of German railway history to your layout. For collectors, diorama builders, and model railroaders of Era IV, this model offers an authentic appearance, high technical quality, and ideal compatibility—a real highlight for any reversible train!

Features:

• Gauge: TT
• Era IV
• Length over buffers: 220 mm
• Can be retrofitted with interior lighting
• Equipped with interior details
• Coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism
• Electrical interface per NEM651, with plug-in connector
• 3-light front signal / 2-light rear signal, direction-dependent

Specs:

• Gauge: TT
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Type: Control wagon
• Color: White
• News: 2026

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