DBAG 55yr IC 1st/2nd Class Coach Set (2) VI
Details:
Commemorate 55 years of German InterCity rail travel with this exclusive ROCO and FLEISCHMANN InterCity 1 farewell carriage. Featuring the specially designed ‘Farewell, InterCity 1’ livery, this commemorative model recreates the distinctive farewell message carried by selected Deutsche Bahn carriages during the final regular services and special farewell journeys. Released as part of the ‘55 Years of InterCity’ anniversary collection, it features an exclusive design and special packaging, making it a valuable addition to European model railway layouts and collections celebrating German railway history.
Features:
- Special ‘Farewell, InterCity 1’ commemorative livery.
- Limited special edition celebrating 55 years of InterCity.
- Exclusive design with specially produced packaging.
- Ideal collector’s item for InterCity enthusiasts and German railway modellers.
Historical Background
Introduced in 1971, Germany’s InterCity network transformed long-distance rail travel, connecting major cities with comfortable and frequent express services. Over 55 years, InterCity became an iconic part of the German railway network, introducing innovations that helped shape modern passenger transport and influenced the development of high-speed services such as the ICE.
As the InterCity 1 era draws to a close in 2026, selected Deutsche Bahn carriages have received special farewell lettering reading ‘Farewell, InterCity 1’ for their final regular services and commemorative journeys across Germany. Together with the anniversary carriage and specially decorated locomotive, this model forms part of a commemorative series celebrating the legacy of InterCity. Although its journey on the mainline is ending, the InterCity 1 continues in model form for railway enthusiasts and collectors.
