Märklin 43462 H0 Add-on Coach Set 2 for SBB Giruno: 2nd Class Coaches D(B9) and E(B8)

Extend your SBB Giruno high-speed train with this two-coach add-on set from Märklin. Modellers running the Giruno on H0 layouts can now add two more second-class coaches to form a longer, more prototypical consist. The set includes one D(B9) and one E(B8) coach, both finished in the current SBB livery and ready to couple to the basic set 39890 or add-on set 1 (43461).

Key specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm standard gauge
• Railway company: SBB (Swiss Federal Railways)
• Train: Giruno (EC 250)
• Era: VI (from 2007)
• Coach types: 2nd class D(B9) and E(B8)
• Number of coaches: 2
• Total length over buffers: 402 mm
• Coupling: close couplers with guide mechanism
• Interior: detailed interior fittings
• Lighting: prepared for LED interior lighting (Märklin 73400/73401 or 73406/73407)
• Minimum operating radius: 360 mm
• Chassis: metal
• Body: high-quality plastic

Why choose it

These coaches are built to Märklin's high standards, featuring crisp printing, fine detailing, and a robust metal chassis for excellent running characteristics. The close coupler mechanism ensures realistic spacing between coaches, and the prepared interior lighting allows you to add illumination easily. The set is a perfect match for the existing Giruno models, both visually and technically.

Ideal use cases

• Extending the Märklin H0 Giruno basic set (39890) to a longer train
• Adding variety to your SBB high-speed train consists
• Creating a full-length Giruno with multiple add-on sets
• Enhancing realism on modern-era layouts

Good to know

The coaches are designed for operation on layouts with a minimum radius of 360 mm, making them suitable for most H0 setups. Interior lighting is not included but can be installed using the specified Märklin lighting kits. The set is intended for adult collectors and modellers; it is not a toy and contains small parts.