Märklin 46336 Bulk Goods Wagon AC (H0, DB, Era III)

Model railway enthusiasts often struggle to find freight wagons that combine authentic detailing with reliable operation on Märklin AC layouts. This bulk goods wagon solves that problem by delivering a finely detailed hopper car designed for the 3-rail AC system, ready to add realistic coal transport to your Deutsche Bundesbahn era III trains.

Who is it for

This wagon is ideal for H0 scale modellers running Märklin AC systems who want to expand their freight rolling stock with a period-correct, robust car. It suits both collectors and operators looking for a wagon that performs well on standard layouts with tight curves.

Main features

• Authentic Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) era III livery in brown with white lettering.
• Simulated coal load for realistic appearance.
• Detailed brake platform and brake shoes.
• NEM 362 coupling shaft with close coupling mechanism (KKK) for smooth operation.
• Metal wheelsets for reliable electrical pickup and durability.
• High-quality plastic chassis and body.
• 2-axle configuration suitable for minimum radius 360 mm (R1).

Specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm (standard gauge)
• System: Märklin AC (3-rail)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Era: III (1949-1970)
• Wagon type: Bulk goods wagon (hopper car)
• Axle configuration: 2-axle
• Length over buffers: 115 mm
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 360 mm

Tips

To enhance realism, lightly weather the simulated coal load and underframe. This wagon pairs well with other era III DB freight cars and steam or diesel locomotives from the same period.