Tillig 502451 TT Liegewagen 2. Klasse Bcme, DR, Ep. IV

Tillig 502451 TT 2nd-Class Bcme Sleeper Car, DR, Era IV – Relaxed Night Travel on DR Tracks

Are you looking for a typical Deutsche Reichsbahn night train car for your TT layout in Era IV? The Tillig 502451 TT 2nd-Class Bcme Sleeper Car brings authentic night train flair from the GDR era right to your model railroad tracks. As a classic sleeper car for domestic and international routes, this model offers everything needed for a realistic night train setup—including fine details and options for retrofitting lighting.

Bcme – The Sleeper Car for Central and Eastern European Traffic

The Bcme type was in service with the DR on many night and express trains—particularly on international routes toward ČSD, PKP, or MÁV. With its fold-down berths, the car offered affordable sleeping comfort for 2nd-class passengers. Tillig faithfully reproduces this prototype in 1:120 scale—with the typical DR color scheme of Era IV and an authentic window arrangement.

Technology and Features for Model Railroad Use

The car measures 220 mm over buffers and features a realistic interior—the sleeping compartments are clearly visible through the windows. For added atmosphere on the layout, interior lighting can be retrofitted (compatible: Tillig 08863). This makes the car look especially lifelike during nighttime runs or at the station.

Technically, the Bcme is equipped with a NEM-compliant coupler mount and close-coupling kinematics—ideal for tight, reliable train formations. This allows the car to be seamlessly integrated into DR night trains or international express trains.

Harmonious combinations for realistic train operations

The sleeper car pairs perfectly with other DR cars from Era IV, such as sleeping cars, passenger cars, or the matching MITROPA dining car (e.g., Tillig 95400). Locomotives such as the BR 132 or BR 118 provide the right traction. This car is also excellent for use in international transit service—for example, on trains to Prague, Budapest, or Moscow.

A must-have for night train fans and DR enthusiasts

With the Tillig 502451 Bcme, you get a versatile, authentic Era IV night train car. For collectors, model railroad operators, and layout builders focused on realistic night service in the GDR, this car is the perfect choice—technically sophisticated, visually compelling, and historically accurate.

Features:

• Gauge: TT
• Era IV
• Length over buffers: 220 mm
• Compatible interior lighting: 08863
• Can be retrofitted with interior lighting
• Equipped with interior fittings
• Coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism

Specs:

• Gauge: TT
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Multi-Colored
• News: 2026

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