CSD M152.0478 Diesel Railcar & Trailer IV (DCC-Sound)

CSD M152.0478 Diesel Railcar & Trailer IV (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco M 152.0478 represents a Czechoslovak State Railways (CSD) two-axle diesel railcar with Baafx trailer in TT scale and Era IV. Finished in the characteristic red livery with a yellow front band, this detailed DCC sound model features authentic differences in the red shades between the railcar and trailer. The set includes interchangeable parts for displaying the closed front apron, while digital operation provides switchable high beam, directional head and tail lights and interior lighting. A Next18 decoder and authentic sound functions complete the model.

Features:

• Detailed CSD M 152.0478 with Baafx trailer
• Authentic red livery with yellow front band
• Next18 DCC sound decoder with authentic sound functions
• Switchable high beam, directional lights and LED interior lighting
• Two driven axles with flywheel and five-pole motor

Historical Background

The CSD M 152.0 diesel railcars were developed to replace the ageing M 131.1 fleet and provide economical passenger services on local and secondary routes. Series production began in 1975, with the two-axle railcars powered by a 155 kW six-cylinder inline diesel engine. They had a maximum speed of 80 km/h and provided 56 passenger seats.

The M 152.0 became one of the defining local railcar types of the former Czechoslovak railway network. Trailer cars such as the Baafx were used to increase passenger capacity where required, allowing these compact railcars to handle busier local services without the need for a larger locomotive-hauled train. The model depicts M 152.0478 and its Baafx trailer in authentic CSD Era IV condition.