DB Ghs Oppeln Van Haribo III

DB Ghs Oppeln Van Haribo III

Model

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

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• Three 4-axle Z [105] tank wagons (fictitious Brennstoffhandel company)
• Era III prototype representation (1950s–1960s fuel transport)
• Highly detailed H0 scale models (1:87) with prototypical tank wagon construction
• Separately applied ladders, walkways, and handrails for realism
• Individually numbered wagons for operational authenticity
• DC wheel sets E700580 included for smooth running performance
• Industrial weathered finish with realistic tank detailing
• Approx. 39.8 cm total length over buffers, ideal for tank freight formations
• This model is best suited to 422mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

The Märklin 46399 Tank Wagon Set “Brennstoffhandel” is a detailed Era III Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) freight consist featuring three 4-axle tank wagons of type Z [105] operated by the fictitious “Brennstoffhandel” (fuel trade company). This H0 scale set represents typical post-war fuel distribution traffic in Germany from the 1950s to early 1960s, when private and semi-private tank wagon fleets were widely used for mineral oil transport.

Each wagon is finished in an authentic industrial livery with realistic weathered tank surfaces, separately applied ladders, walkways, and handrails. The wagons are individually numbered, enhancing prototypical variety within the set and reflecting real-world operational practice in fuel logistics.

The models are equipped with finely detailed bogies, realistic tank fittings, and DC wheel sets (E700580) for smooth operation on Märklin H0 track systems. The set is designed for both operational freight use and collector display, with robust construction suitable for regular layout running.

With a total length of approximately 39.8 cm over buffers, the set forms a compact yet visually striking industrial freight consist, ideal for Era III tank train formations or mixed goods traffic.