Märklin 40401 H0 Rheingold 1st Class Compartment Car, DRG Era II

For model railroaders building a DRG-era Rheingold express, sourcing a correct 1st class compartment car that matches the train’s legendary look can be a challenge. The Märklin 40401 solves this with a pre-assembled H0 model of the Rheingold 1st class compartment car, road number 10 501 Köln, ready to run on any Märklin AC layout.

Who is it for

This car is aimed at Märklin H0 enthusiasts who model the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft in Era II (1920–1949) and want authentic rolling stock for their Rheingold express. It is also suitable for collectors of detailed passenger cars.

Main features

• Scale: H0 (1:87), gauge 16.5 mm
• Railway company: DRG, Era II
• Car type: 1st class compartment car (Abteilwagen)
• Train type: Rheingold express
• Length over buffers: 245 mm
• Detailed interior fittings and transparent windows
• Prepared for interior lighting
• Görlitz II heavy bogies
• Märklin standard close couplers
• Plastic body with metal chassis and wheels
• Minimum operating radius: R1 (360 mm)
• Pre-assembled, ready to run

Specifications

• Brand: Märklin
• Model: 40401
• MPN: 40401
• EAN: 4001883404011
• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: H0 (16.5 mm)
• Railway company: DRG
• Era: II
• Car type: 1st class compartment car
• Train type: Rheingold
• Length over buffers: 245 mm
• Coupling: Märklin standard close couplers
• Interior: detailed
• Lighting: prepared for interior lighting
• Bogies: Görlitz II heavy
• Material: plastic body, metal chassis/wheels
• Road number: 10 501 Köln
• Minimum radius: R1 (360 mm)
• Power system: Märklin AC (3-rail)
• Assembly: pre-assembled

Tips

To complete the Rheingold consist, pair this car with other Märklin Rheingold cars from Era II. For interior lighting, install the appropriate Märklin lighting kit (sold separately) and ensure your layout has a minimum radius of 360 mm for reliable operation.