Tillig 16854 TT Second-Class Passenger Car Bn 719, DB, Era IV

Tillig 16854 TT Second-Class Passenger Car Bn 719, DB, Era IV Product Details

Description

Tillig 16854 TT 2nd-Class Passenger Car Bn 719, DB, Era IV – The classic “silver car” for commuter service in the ’70s and ’80s

Are you looking for an authentic 2nd-class car for your Deutsche Bundesbahn commuter or express trains? The Tillig 16854 TT Passenger Car Bn 719 is a classic of Era IV and brings the unmistakable charm of the “silver cars” right to your TT layout. Ideal for realistic train formations in regional and commuter service from the 1970s and 1980s.

Bn 719 – The All-Rounder in DB Commuter Service

The n-cars, also known as “Silberlinge,” were among the most widely used passenger cars in the DB fleet. The Bn 719, in its all-second-class configuration, was an integral part of commuter and express train service and was often used in combination with a control car and first- and second-class cars. With their distinctive stainless-steel appearance and functional interior layout, they played a decisive role in shaping the image of passenger rail service during Era IV.

Finely detailed and technically impressive

The car has a length over buffers of 220 mm and is equipped with a scale-accurate interior. For atmospheric displays, interior lighting can be easily retrofitted—the Tillig lighting unit 08858 is a perfect match. Ideal for nighttime runs or detailed station scenes with illuminated trains.

Technically, the Bn 719 is equipped with a NEM-compliant coupler mount and close-coupling kinematics. This ensures tight car transitions, high operational reliability, and perfect integration into existing train formations—whether in commuter service or as part of a longer express train.

Perfect for typical DB formations from Era IV

Combine the Bn 719 with other N-scale cars such as the ABn 703 or the matching BDnf 738 control car to form a complete DB-style reversible train. Locomotives such as the BR 212, BR 218, or BR 110 provide the right traction—for a perfectly harmonious train display on your TT layout.

A must-have for every Era IV model railroader in TT scale

The Tillig 16854 TT Passenger Car Bn 719 realistically and faithfully captures the everyday life of the Bundesbahn in model form. For fans of classic commuter trains from the 1970s and 1980s, this car is an indispensable part of any train formation—technically sound, visually compelling, and historically accurate.

Features:

• Gauge: TT
• Era IV
• Can be retrofitted with interior lighting
• Compatible interior lighting: 08858
• Equipped with interior furnishings
• Coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism
• Length over buffers: 220 mm