BRAWA 47297 - H0 Boxcar Glmmehs57 DB

BRAWA 47297 - H0 Boxcar Glmmehs57 DB

Prototype information

Based on the UIC standard car Gmhs 53, the DB developed a car that was around 2 m longer and which otherwise also met the UIC specifications in all its equipment features. In contrast to its original model, it already had the newly standardized 2 m wide loading door. At this point in time, the UIC was unable to agree on a larger standard design; this only followed later in the form of the Glmms 61. The car, known as the Glm(e)hs 50, was only slightly longer than the large-capacity G-cars of the pre-war period, which already caused a lot of controversy at the time of construction. At that time, a car with a loading length of at least 12.5 m was already required, so increasing the loading space did not go far enough for many, while others were of the opinion that it had strayed too far from the UIC specifications. Despite all these circumstances, around 12,000 cars were built from 1953 to 1958 - with board walls until 1954, then with panel walls. Around a quarter of all cars received a handbrake, initially with the characteristic metal brakeman's housing. At least 700 wagons were given electric heating cables so that they could be used on passenger trains in express freight transport. Some cars were rented long-term and received advertising badges from the company in question. By the mid-1970s, the wagons with board walls were phased out or were equipped with panel walls. Since 1965 the Glm(e)hs 50 were referred to as Gbrs(-v) 245. In 1980, after most of the heating cables had been eliminated, the name was changed to Gos(-uv) 245. In the 1980s, the stock began to be reduced, although larger stocks were sold to the DR. In 1997 there were still 35 cars in stock, the last three were retired in 2000.

Model details

Brake shoes in wheel level
Bogie with three-point bearing
Extra Attached axle brake linkage
Extra attached brake system
Slim frame
Metal axle holder
Wheel sets also profiled on the inside

Technical details

Length over buffer: 143.7 mm
Short coupling kinematics: installed
AC wheelset replacement: possible
AC wheelset: BRAWA order no. 2187

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	BRAWA
Item number:	47297
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4012278472973
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	Freight wagon Glmhs50 / Glmmhs57
Company number:	216 025
Railway company:	DB
country:	EN
epoch:	III
Wheel set replacement:	yes - possible
AC wheelset:	BRAWA order no. 2187
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DC analogue
Length over buffers:	143.7mm
coupling:	NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE no.:	DE14862574