DR Eas5949/5971 Gondola Set (6) IV

DR Eas5949/5971 Gondola Set (6) IV

Model

Set of six 1:87 Scale models produced by Marklin. These models are ready to run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• Six Eas 5949 / 5971 high-sided freight wagons (DR, Era IV)
• Authentic Deutsche Reichsbahn coal transport operation (1980s)
• Highly detailed H0 scale models (1:87) with prototypical steel construction
• All wagons loaded with realistic brown coal (lignite) inserts
• Separately applied steps and fine underframe detailing
• Individually numbered wagons for operational realism
• DC wheel sets E700580 included for smooth running
• Approx. 16.1 cm per wagon
• This model is best suited to 422mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Contents

• 6 x Marklin Wagons

Details

The Märklin 46919 Eas Freight Wagon Set is a highly detailed Era IV Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) open goods wagon consist featuring six four-axle Eas-type high-sided wagons used for bulk material transport in the 1980s. This H0 scale set represents standard DR heavy freight operations, particularly for coal and bulk commodity transport across East German rail networks.

Each wagon is modelled with a prototypical high-sided steel body with reinforced end walls, accurately reproducing the Eas 5949 and 5971 wagon types. The wagons feature finely detailed underframes with separately applied steps and end detailing, reflecting real-world construction practices of DR freight stock.

All wagons are loaded with a realistic brown coal (lignite) insert, representing typical energy transport logistics of the period. Each wagon carries a different running number to ensure prototypical variety within the set. The wagons are individually packaged and supplied in a master box for collector presentation.

Designed for smooth operation on Märklin H0 layouts, the set includes DC wheel sets (E700580) and is ideal for Era IV freight formations, especially industrial, mining, and energy-related train consists.

With a length of approximately 16.1 cm per wagon (total set length approx. 96.6 cm over buffers), this is a substantial freight formation suited to mainline operations.