DB Gbkl236 Van IV

DB Gbkl236 Van IV

Model

1:220 Scale model produced by Marklin. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:220 Scale Model
• Prototype-based DB Gbkl 236 covered goods wagon in Era IVa standard freight service configuration
• Highly detailed plastic construction with fine printed lettering and authentic DB association design
• Version without handbrake and brakeman’s platform for accurate prototypical representation
• Z scale (1:220) model with a length over buffers of 53 mm, equipped with black nickel-plated disc wheels for smooth running
• This model is best suited to 195mm radius curves
• This model is if fitted with style couplings

Details

The Märklin 82269 is a finely detailed H0 scale covered goods wagon of type Gbkl 236 belonging to the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB), representing Era IVa operation. This model depicts a standard association-design boxcar used in general freight service, reflecting typical European “stückgut” (general goods) traffic in the mid-to-late 20th century.

The wagon features a finely moulded plastic body and underframe with precise prototypical detailing. It is decorated with authentic DB-era lettering and markings, faithfully reproducing the appearance of a standard freight wagon in everyday service. This version is modelled without a handbrake and brakeman’s platform, matching the prototype configuration used in regular freight operations.

The model runs on black nickel-plated disc wheels for smooth and reliable operation on Märklin Z gauge track systems. With a length over buffers of just 53 mm, it is ideal for compact layouts while still offering a high level of printed detail and historical authenticity.

Designed for collectors and Z scale operators, the 82269 integrates seamlessly into Märklin Mini-Club systems and is suitable for both display and operational freight trains, especially those themed around classic DB-era goods traffic.