CD B 2nd Class Coach V

CD B 2nd Class Coach V

Details:

The ROCO second-class Y/B-70 passenger coach in Ceské dráhy (CD) livery is a detailed addition to TT scale European model railway layouts. Representing Era V, this B-type compartment coach features an olive-grey roof and a detailed interior, making it ideal for recreating Czech passenger services and international express trains across Central Europe. With provision for retrofitting interior lighting and a close-coupling mechanism, this model combines authentic railway character with practical features for realistic train formations.

Features:

• Y/B-70 second-class compartment coach in CD livery.
• Era V model with olive-grey roof.
• Detailed interior with optional retrofittable lighting.
• NEM 358 coupling pocket with close-coupling mechanism.

Historical Background

The Y/B-70 passenger coaches were developed in East Germany by Waggonbau Bautzen for passenger services across Central and Eastern Europe. Designed to a standardised profile, these coaches provided practical compartment accommodation for domestic journeys and international express trains, becoming a familiar sight on railway networks throughout the region.

Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, Ceské dráhy (CD) continued operating a varied fleet of passenger coaches inherited from the former Czechoslovak State Railways. Second-class Y/B-70 coaches provided seating for everyday passenger services as well as longer-distance journeys connecting Czech cities with neighbouring countries. This ROCO model represents a CD second-class coach from Era V, offering an authentic option for recreating classic Czech passenger formations on a TT scale layout.