PIKO 53389 H0 DB Mail Coach Orange-Beige Era IV

Detailed H0 model of a Deutsche Bundesbahn mail coach in orange-beige livery, featuring a detailed interior and prepared for interior lighting.

Overview

The PIKO 53389 is a finely crafted H0 scale (1:87) model of a four-axle mail coach (Postwagen) used by the Deutsche Bundesbahn during Era IV. It features a high-quality plastic body with metal wheelsets, detailed bogies, and a realistic interior. The coach is painted in the classic orange-beige (oz.-beige) livery and carries the road number 50 80 00-12 001-0.

What stands out

• Detailed interior with seating and mail compartments.
• Prepared for interior lighting (lighting kit not included).
• NEM 362 coupler pockets with close coupling kinematics for realistic train operation.
• Finely detailed bogies and excellent running characteristics.
• Minimum operating radius of 358 mm, suitable for most H0 layouts.

Technical details

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm (standard gauge)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Era: IV
• Type: Mail coach (Postwagen)
• Livery: Orange-beige (oz.-beige)
• Road number: 50 80 00-12 001-0
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Power system: DC
• Number of axles: 4
• Interior: Detailed
• Interior lighting: Prepared for (requires separate installation)
• Material: Plastic body, metal wheelsets

Our verdict

A high-quality mail coach that will enhance any Era IV DB train composition, with excellent detailing and smooth operation.