BRAWA 44566 - H0 TWINDEXX Vario® IC2 middle car DB AG, 1st class

BRAWA 44566 - H0 TWINDEXX Vario® IC2 middle car DB AG, 1st class

Role model information

Intercity 2 (IC 2) is the new name for the TWINDEXX-Vario® trains in use at DB Long-Distance since the timetable change on December 13, 2015. The TWINDEXX-Vario® is a further development of the proven double-decker platform from Görlitz. There are 468 seats available per train, 70 of which are in first class, as well as 10 bicycle parking spaces. The maximum permitted speed of the trains is 160 km/h. Back in 2010, Bombardier Transportation received its first order for 27 five-car double-decker wagon trains in combination with BR 146.5 locomotives from a previously concluded framework agreement for a total of 800 double-decker wagons with DB AG. In the meantime, 69 train units with a total of 328 individual cars have been called up from this framework agreement.

In DB Fernverkehr's long-distance transport concept, the IC 2 are intended to gradually increase the capacity of long-distance transport and replace previous IC trains. As of the beginning of 2019, the IC 2 is already running on the following routes:
Leipzig – Norddeich Mole
Dresden – Cologne
Koblenz – Norddeich Mole
Stuttgart – Singen
Karlsruhe – Nuremberg
And more are being planned.

Model details

Exactly in scale 1:87
Prototypical length via coupling
Construction made of high quality , impact-resistant plastic
Base plate made of metal
Printed window frames
Precisely fitted windows
Illuminated train destination displays (digital)
Lighting with warm white LEDs
Lighted driver's cab
True-to-scale detailing
Extra attached windshield wiper
Three-dimensional front faithfully reproduced
Multi-part bogies
Fine printing and paintwork
Paintwork matched to BRAWA TRAXX Elok BR 146.5
Complete interior fittings, incl. driver's cab
Short coupling mount according to NEM
Light change red/white, changing in the direction of travel
Axles mounted in metal
ZugBUS: Automatic detection of the leading and last vehicle in the train; Control and programming of all functions; Detection of braking sections
Train BUS functions are only available in digital mode

Technical details

Length over buffer: 303 mm
Minimum passable radius: 360 mm
Light change: dual headlights & two red marker lights changing in the direction of travel
Interior: installed
Interior lighting: installed
Short coupling kinematics: installed
AC wheel set replacement: no, not recommended
AC wheelset: BRAWA order no. 2192

TWINDEXX Vario® is a registered trademark.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	BRAWA
Item number:	44566
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4012278445663
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	Railcar BR 446 / TWINDEXX®
Company number:	50 80 16-81 185-5
Railway company:	DB AG
country:	EN
epoch:	VI
Wheel set replacement:	no - not recommended
AC wheelset:	BRAWA order no. 2192
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DC Digital EXTRA
Length over buffers:	303mm
Minimum radius:	360mm
coupling:	NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
Interior decoration:	equipped with interior furnishings
Interior lighting:	built-in
Top light:	Dual headlights & two red marker lights that change in the direction of travel
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE no.:	DE14862574