Märklin 43486 H0 IC2 Double-Deck Intermediate Car DApza 687.2 1st Class

Many H0 model railway layouts lack authentic modern passenger rolling stock, especially for current Deutsche Bahn Intercity 2 consists. This Märklin 43486 double-deck intermediate car fills that gap, bringing the distinctive IC2 design to your 3-rail AC layout.

Who is it for

This car is ideal for Märklin H0 modelers who want to replicate contemporary DB long-distance services. It suits both experienced collectors and advanced hobbyists seeking accurate, detailed rolling stock for their era VI layouts.

Main features

• Prototype: DApza 687.2 double-deck intermediate car, 1st class, for DB AG Intercity 2 trains.
• Scale: H0 (1:87), length over buffers 286 mm, minimum radius 360 mm.
• Livery: IC2 design in traffic red and light grey with tinted windows.
• Detailed interior and underbody, Görlitz VII bogies.
• Prepared for interior lighting (Märklin 73106) and current-conducting couplers (Märklin 73100/73101).
• NEM close coupling mechanism.

Specifications

• Epoch: VI
• Railway company: Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG)
• Car type: Double-deck intermediate car, 1st class
• Length over buffers: 286 mm
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupling mechanism
• Interior lighting: Prepared for (Märklin 73106)
• Current-conducting couplers: Prepared for (Märklin 73100/73101)
• Minimum radius: 360 mm
• Bogie type: Görlitz VII
• Power system: 3-rail AC (Märklin system)

Tips

To complete your IC2 train, consider adding the matching driving car and other intermediate cars from the Märklin range. For realistic night operation, install the recommended interior lighting kit.