PIKO H0 53116 Double-Deck Passenger Coach DBuz 747.3 Mint Green DR Era IV

Add authentic East German railway character to your H0 layout with the PIKO 53116 double-deck passenger coach. This model replicates the DBuz 747.3 type used by Deutsche Reichsbahn in Era IV, finished in the distinctive mint green livery. It solves the need for a realistic, high-detail double-deck coach that fits standard H0 track systems and is ready for interior lighting upgrades.

Who is it for

This coach is ideal for H0 scale modellers recreating DR passenger trains from the 1970s to 1990s. It suits both collectors and operators who value accurate road numbers, close coupling, and the option to add interior lighting for night scenes.

Main features

• Faithful reproduction of the DBuz 747.3 double-deck coach with mint green DR livery.
• Detailed interior with seating on both levels, visible through large windows.
• Prepared for interior lighting (lighting kit sold separately).
• NEM 362 coupler pockets with close coupling mechanism for realistic train gaps.
• Y 0270 S bogies with metal wheels for smooth running.
• Length over buffers: 303 mm, suitable for minimum radius 360 mm.
• Road number: 50 50 26-15 001-3.

Specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm standard
• Railway company: DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn)
• Era: IV
• Class: DBuz 747.3
• Livery: Mint green
• Power system: DC
• Length over buffers: 303 mm
• Minimum radius: 360 mm
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling mechanism
• Interior details: Yes
• Interior lighting: Prepared for (optional, sold separately)
• Bogie type: Y 0270 S
• Number of axles: 4
• Road number: 50 50 26-15 001-3
• Model type: Passenger coach
• Material: High-quality plastic with metal components

Tips

Pair this coach with a PIKO DR Era IV locomotive and additional double-deck coaches for a prototypical commuter train. For realistic night operation, install the compatible interior lighting kit (available separately). The close coupling mechanism works best on curves with a minimum radius of 360 mm.