Märklin 046919 H0 AC Vagón de Mercancías Cubierto Gms 30 Deutsche Bundesbahn Época III

On a model railway layout set in the 1950s or 1960s, this Märklin covered freight car hauls general goods behind a steam or early diesel locomotive. It is built for the H0 AC three-rail system and represents a Gms 30 class car of the Deutsche Bundesbahn in Era III.

Key specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm standard gauge
• System: Märklin H0 AC (3-rail)
• Prototype: Gms 30 covered freight car
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Era: III (1949-1970)
• Length over buffers: 115 mm
• Chassis material: metal
• Body material: plastic
• Number of axles: 2
• Coupling type: Relex couplings
• Minimum operating radius: R1 (360 mm)

Why choose it

The car features authentic lettering and livery for its prototype, making it a convincing addition to a period-correct freight train. The metal chassis gives it stable running characteristics, and the Relex couplings allow easy coupling and uncoupling on the layout.

Ideal use cases

• Filling out a Deutsche Bundesbahn Era III freight consist
• Adding variety to mixed goods trains on H0 AC layouts
• Collecting Märklin rolling stock with accurate detailing

Good to know

This model is designed for the Märklin AC system and requires a compatible three-rail track. It is ready to run and does not require assembly.