DR Pwg Guards Van for Goods Trains IV

DR Pwg Guards Van for Goods Trains IV

Model

1:160 Scale model produced by Fleischmann. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:160 Scale Model
• Authentic DR Prototype: Replicates a Deutsche Reichsbahn guards van used on goods trains in Epoch IV.
• N Gauge (1:160) Scale: Precisely scaled for European N-gauge layouts with smooth running performance.
• Detailed Bodywork: Fine moulding and period-accurate paint enhance realism and visual appeal.
• Prototypical Coupling: Fitted with a NEM 355 coupler pocket with close-coupling mechanics for reliable operation and realistic wagon spacing.
• Versatile Freight Use: Ideal for completing mixed goods trains or industrial freight consists on your layout.
• This model is best suited to 225mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

Add authentic East German freight operation detail to your N-gauge model railway with the Fleischmann guards van for goods trains in the livery of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR). This finely detailed model represents a freight train guards van (also known as a brake van) used in mixed and goods trains during the Epoch IV (1970s–80s) period, providing a prototypical finishing vehicle for freight consists of that era.

Built to precise N gauge (1:160) scale, this DR guards van features accurate body proportions, period-correct liveries and finely moulded detailing, capturing the character of German freight stock from the late 20th century. The wagon is fitted with a NEM 355 coupler pocket with close-coupling kinematics for smooth, reliable operation and realistic spacing between wagons on standard two-rail DC track. With a length over buffers of approximately 56 mm, it integrates seamlessly into mixed and goods trains without dominating the consist.

This guards van is an excellent addition to goods trains and mixed freight consists, bringing historical authenticity and operational detail to your N-gauge model railway.