Swiss Express “Sputnik” Coupling Car Set

Prototype

Two Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) former type Db service escort cars. Pebble gray / blood orange basic paint scheme in use as coupling cars for the Swiss Express. The cars look as they did starting in 1975.

Highlights

• Completely new tooling for the “Sputnik” service escort car.
• For the anniversary “50th Anniversary of the Swiss Express”.
• Many separately applied details.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.

Model

These cars are completely new tooling for the type Db “Sputnik” service escort car. The underbodies on the cars are specific to their types and include many separately applied details. The buffer height conforms to the NEM. The grab irons, hand brake cranks, gas box, and roof vents are separately applied. Interior details are included. Length over the buffers approximately 21.3 cm / 8-3/8″. DC wheelset E700580.

The Swiss Express passenger cars to go with these cars can be found as new tooling in the Märklin H0 assortment under item numbers 42190 and 42191. An electric locomotive to go with these cars can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 38420. This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 24650.