OBB Coach Set (4) III
Details:
The Märklin ÖBB Express Passenger Coach Set is a four-piece collection of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) coaches, depicting their appearance in 1954. Designed for H0 scale model railway layouts, the set includes three express passenger coaches built to the standard designs of 1928 to 1930, alongside a distinctive 1923 ‘Hecht’ (Pike) compartment coach. With detailed interiors and separately fitted exterior components, these coaches are ideal for recreating classic Austrian express trains and are designed to complement the Märklin Class 12.11 express steam locomotive.
Features:
- Four-piece ÖBB passenger coach set depicting Era III, in 1954 condition.
- Includes Pw4üh luggage van, ABC4üh mixed-class coach, C4üh passenger coach and C4ü ‘Hecht’ compartment coach.
- Detailed, full-length models with multi-coloured interiors and separately fitted ladders and grab handles.
- Prepared for optional LED interior lighting and compatible current-conducting close couplings.
Historical Background
The Austrian Federal Railways operated a varied fleet of express passenger coaches during the post-war period. Three vehicles in this set represent standard-design coaches introduced between 1928 and 1930, while the fourth is a distinctive ‘Hecht’ compartment coach built to a 1923 design. The nickname, meaning ‘Pike’, refers to the coach's characteristic tapered body ends.
Depicted in their 1954 condition, the coaches capture the appearance of Austrian passenger services during the early years of the Second Republic. Their different designs and accommodation types make them suitable for recreating traditional ÖBB express formations. The set is specifically intended to complement the Märklin Class 12.11 express steam locomotive, providing a historically appropriate passenger train for an Era III layout.
