DR Baagtre 2nd Class Coach Set (2) IV
Details:
Recreate authentic East German passenger services with the ROCO two-piece Rekowagen Set 2 for TT scale model railways. Featuring two reconstructed passenger coaches in Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) livery, this set comprises one three-axle Bagtre luggage-carrying passenger coach and one two-axle Baagtre coach. Finished in a darker shade of green, both models feature detailed interiors with separately coloured seating and separately fitted, printed electrical cabinets beneath the coaches. Ideal for Era IV layouts, this set is perfect for recreating classic East German passenger trains and adding authentic Central European railway stock to your collection.
Features:
- Two-piece Deutsche Reichsbahn Rekowagen passenger coach set.
- Includes one three-axle Bagtre and one two-axle Baagtre coach.
- Dark green finish with separately coloured interior seating.
- Detailed underframes, NEM 358 coupling pockets and close-coupling kinematics.
Historical Background
During the late 1950s, the Deutsche Reichsbahn operated a large fleet of two- and three-axle passenger coaches inherited from earlier German state railways. Many of these vehicles had ageing wooden bodies that had deteriorated after years of service. To modernise the fleet economically, a reconstruction programme was introduced, retaining the robust existing chassis while replacing the worn bodies with new welded steel structures.
Known as Rekowagen, these reconstructed coaches featured updated bodywork and standardised dimensions. Early pre-production examples featured four doors, but series production adopted a two-door design. The programme eventually extended to luggage and postal vehicles, with approximately 3,000 coaches reconstructed or built. These versatile vehicles became a familiar sight on Deutsche Reichsbahn services, making them ideal for recreating East German passenger operations during Era IV.
