DB Gmhs Van III

DB Gmhs Van III

Model

1:87 Scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• Prototype-based DB Gmhs covered goods wagon used in Era III freight operations (1950s–1960s)
• Highly detailed sheet metal body with realistic sliding doors for prototypical loading scenarios
• Authentic Deutsche Bundesbahn livery with finely printed wagon markings and Era III detailing
• H0 scale (1:87) model with approx. 122 mm length over buffers, fitted with NEM 362 couplings and close coupling kinematics
• This model is best suited to 422mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

The Roco 6600274 is a highly detailed H0 scale covered goods wagon of type Gmhs, operated by the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB). Representing Era III operation, this model depicts classic post-war German freight traffic from the 1950s and 1960s, when enclosed wagons were essential for transporting weather-sensitive goods such as packaged cargo, machinery parts, textiles, and general industrial materials.

The wagon features a finely detailed body with prototypical sheet metal construction and realistically reproduced sliding doors on both sides, allowing for flexible loading and unloading scenarios. The model captures the utilitarian design of mid-century DB freight stock, making it ideal for authentic Era III goods trains, branch line services, and mixed freight formations.

The wagon is finished in authentic Deutsche Bundesbahn livery with accurate printed markings and fine detailing that reflect real-world operational stock. Its compact proportions and clean design make it a versatile addition to both short freight consists and longer mixed goods trains typical of the period.

For reliable operation, the wagon is fitted with NEM 362 coupling pockets and close coupling kinematics, ensuring smooth running on H0 2-rail DC systems. With a length over buffers of approximately 122 mm, it is well suited for compact layouts, shunting yards, and branch line freight operations.

This model is an excellent choice for modellers focusing on Deutsche Bundesbahn Era III operations, classic European covered freight traffic, or general mid-century goods train compositions.