DR WLAg Mitropa Sleeper Coach IV

DR WLAg Mitropa Sleeper Coach IV

1:87 Scale Coach produced in DR livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• This model is best suited for Epoch IV model railways
• Version with yellow decorative lines
• Suitable for a minimum radius of 438mm

Details

The DR WLAg Mitropa Sleeper Coach represents a key chapter in East German railway history. Operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) during Era IV, these coaches were built for long-distance overnight services across the GDR and neighbouring countries. Designed and managed by the Mitropa company, they provided passengers with comfortable sleeping compartments and modern amenities for the time.

Introduced from the late 1960s onwards, the WLAg series continued the legacy of pre-war Mitropa sleeper cars while adopting a more functional design reflecting socialist-era engineering. Their distinctive deep red Mitropa livery became a familiar sight on express services such as the “D-Zug” and international routes connecting East and Central Europe.

Today, the DR WLAg Mitropa Sleeper Coach remains an icon of East German railway travel, valued by enthusiasts for its authentic design and historical significance. Perfect for recreating classic overnight trains of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, it captures the atmosphere of long-distance travel during the Cold War era.