{"product_id":"ho-db-freight-car-set-era-iv","title":"HO DB Freight Car Set Era IV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHO DB Freight Car Set Era IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra IV DB Freight Consist:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Deutsche Bahn freight wagon set representing the modernisation period of German rail operations during Era IV, ideal for mixed goods and intermodal layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype-Accurate Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e DB markings, wagon numbers, and printed livery details reflect real-world German freight stock used across domestic and cross-border services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Duty Freight Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Each wagon features realistic underframe detailing, brake gear, and ribbed body structure for a true-to-life industrial appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard HO couplings allow seamless connection to DB locomotives and other European freight rolling stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate per wagon):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: DB Freight Car Set Era IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperator: Deutsche Bahn (DB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic with fine printed detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\/Glue: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouplings: HO standard compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation: Non-powered freight wagons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale railway modellers building modern German freight operations, intermodal terminals, and Era IV European goods traffic layouts, supported by reliable detailing and consistent track compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra IV marks a key transition period for Deutsche Bahn, where freight operations moved toward standardisation, containerisation, and increased efficiency across European rail networks. DB freight wagons from this period handled everything from bulk commodities to intermodal containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wagons reflect the shift from older mixed freight practices to streamlined logistics. You can recreate busy German freight corridors with long rakes of wagons running behind diesel or electric locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat kind of freight yard would you build with a full Era IV DB consist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh search keywords:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale DB freight wagons, German railway freight set, Era IV model trains, Deutsche Bahn cargo wagons, HO freight car set Europe, DB intermodal train models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouple the wagons together using standard HO couplers. Attach to a compatible DB locomotive and run on HO gauge track. Ideal for long freight trains, yard shunting, or mixed industrial layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo paint, glue, or assembly tools are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46683859255452,"sku":"MK46664","price":300.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/MK46664.jpg?v=1776442562","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/ho-db-freight-car-set-era-iv","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}