Märklin 4039 H0 TEE 1st Class Compartment Car, Deutsche Bundesbahn, Era III-IV, 240 mm, AC

On a model railway layout set in the 1960s or 1970s, this Märklin 4039 passenger car adds authentic TEE flair to any Deutsche Bundesbahn express train. It is a 1st class compartment car in the classic red and beige Trans Europ Express livery, ready for use on H0 three-rail AC systems.

Key specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm (standard H0)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Car type: passenger car, 1st class compartment car
• Train type: TEE (Trans Europ Express)
• Era: III-IV (approx. 1965-1989)
• Livery: TEE red/beige
• Length over buffers: 240 mm
• Coupling: Märklin Relex couplers
• Interior lighting: prepared for interior lighting (kit required)
• Interior details: basic interior fittings
• Bogies: metal
• Minimum radius: R1 (360 mm)
• System: Märklin AC (3-rail)
• Road number: 11 051
• Production period: 1965-1989
• Material: plastic body, metal chassis

Why choose it

This model captures the look of the famous TEE trains that connected European cities. The red and beige colour scheme is instantly recognisable, and the metal bogies ensure reliable running on Märklin track. The body is ready for interior lighting, so you can add illumination for evening operation.

Ideal use cases

• Adding a correct 1st class car to a DB TEE train consist
• Expanding a Märklin H0 layout with era-appropriate rolling stock
• Collectors of Deutsche Bundesbahn passenger cars

Good to know

The model is designed for Märklin AC three-rail systems and will not run on two-rail DC layouts without modification. It has a minimum radius of 360 mm, so it can negotiate R1 curves. Interior lighting is not included but can be installed separately.