Märklin 46539 H0 Era III Shell Tank Car for Deutsche Bundesbahn

Model railway enthusiasts adding authentic rolling stock to a Deutsche Bundesbahn era III layout will find this Märklin 46539 tank car a fitting choice. The car wears the classic Shell livery and carries road number 500 000 P, matching the prototype's appearance in the 1950s and 1960s.

Key specifications

• Gauge: H0
• Scale: 1:87
• Era: III
• Type of Car: Tank Car (Kesselwagen)
• Railway Administration: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Company Livery: Shell
• Road Number: 500 000 P
• Coupling Type: NEM shaft with close coupling mechanism (KKK)
• Length over buffers (LüP): 146 mm
• Minimum Operating Radius: 360 mm (Märklin R1)
• Chassis Material: Metal
• Body Material: Plastic
• Axles: 2
• Power System Compatibility: Märklin AC (3-rail)
• Special Features: Detailed underframe, brakeman's platform, ladder

Why choose it

The metal chassis adds weight for stable running, while the close coupling mechanism keeps gaps between cars small for a realistic appearance on curves. The detailed underframe, brakeman's platform, and ladder enhance the model's visual appeal.

Ideal use cases

• Adding a period-correct tank car to an era III freight train on a Märklin H0 layout
• Expanding a collection of Deutsche Bundesbahn rolling stock
• Creating a Shell-branded train consist for display or operation

Good to know

The model is designed for Märklin AC three-rail systems and can negotiate curves with a radius of 360 mm or larger.