Trix 23176 DB BPW4YMGF54 2nd Class Control Coach III (DCC-Fitted)

Description

Trix 23176 DB BPw4ymgf54 2nd Class Control Coach – Era III (HO Scale, DCC-Fitted)

Step back into the golden era of German rail travel with the Trix 23176 DB BPw4ymgf54 2nd Class Control Coach. This meticulously crafted HO scale model replicates the iconic “center entry” coaches of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB), renowned for their distinctive design and widespread use in lightweight express trains (LS) during the 1950s and 1960s.

Prototype Overview

• Railway Operator: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Coach Type: BPw4ymgf54 – “center entry car” with baggage area
• Era: III (circa 1950s–1960s)
• Livery: Bottle Green
• Typical Use: Lightweight express trains (LS)

These coaches were a staple in regional express services, offering efficient boarding through centrally located doors and a comfortable travel experience for passengers.

Model Highlights

• Scale: HO (1:87) – compatible with OO/HO gauge layouts
• Length over Buffers: 282 mm (11-1/8 inches)
• Minimum Radius: 360 mm (14-3/16 inches)
• Construction: High-quality plastic body with detailed underframe
• Lighting:
  • Factory-installed LED interior lighting
  • Cab lighting controllable digitally
  • Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with direction of travel, controllable digitally
• Couplers: Current-conducting close couplers, controllable digitally
• Underframe Details:
  • Red transparent marker light inserts at the non-cab end
  • Type-specific underbody with restroom downpipes and push-pull train control lines as separately mounted parts
• Bogies: Minden-Deutz heavy design with double brake shoes; cab-end bogie equipped with rail clearance devices, Sifa relay box, inductive magnets, and type D 62 generator

Ideal For

This model is perfect for enthusiasts aiming to recreate authentic DB regional express trains from the mid-20th century. Its detailed features and compatibility with digital control systems make it a valuable addition to any HO scale layout.

Complementary Models

To complete your train consist, consider pairing this coach with:

• Trix 23126: AB4ym(b)-51 1st/2nd Class Coach
• Trix 23166: B4ym(b)-51 2nd Class Coach
• Trix 22877: Suitable Locomotive for hauling these coaches

These models are designed to work seamlessly together, providing a cohesive and realistic train formation.