DR Bage/Baage 2nd Class Coach Set (2) IV
Details:
Recreate authentic East German passenger services with the ROCO two-piece Rekowagen Set 1 for TT scale model railways. Featuring two reconstructed passenger coaches in Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) livery, this set includes one three-axle Bage seated coach and one two-axle Baage seated coach. Finished in a darker shade of green, both models feature detailed interiors with separately coloured seats and separately fitted, printed electrical cabinets beneath the coaches. Ideal for Era IV layouts, this passenger coach set is perfect for recreating classic Deutsche Reichsbahn trains and adding character to Central European railway scenes.
Features:
- Two-piece Deutsche Reichsbahn Rekowagen passenger coach set.
- Includes one three-axle Bage and one two-axle Baage coach.
- Dark green finish with separately coloured interior seating.
- Detailed underframes with separately fitted, printed electrical cabinets.
Historical Background
During the late 1950s, the Deutsche Reichsbahn operated numerous two- and three-axle passenger coaches inherited from earlier German state railways. Many retained their original wooden bodies, which had become worn after years of service. To modernise this ageing fleet economically, the railway introduced a reconstruction programme that reused the robust existing chassis while replacing the old bodies with new welded steel structures.
The reconstructed coaches, commonly known as Rekowagen, featured standardised body lengths and updated designs. Early pre-production examples included four doors, but series production adopted a two-door arrangement. The programme also extended to luggage and postal vehicles, with approximately 3,000 coaches reconstructed or built. These versatile carriages became a familiar sight on Deutsche Reichsbahn passenger services, making them characteristic vehicles for recreating East German railway operations during Era IV.
