Märklin 43189 - Carriage set "Deutsche Weinstraße"

Märklin 43189 - Carriage set "Deutsche Weinstraße"

PLEASE NOTE: This model is now available for pre-order and will be delivered soon.

Product Description: Step aboard the "Deutsche Weinstraße", a unique carriage set from Märklin, modelled on the atmospheric wine tasting carriages of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB). This set, executed in the beautiful colours of beige and cobalt blue with the characteristic lettering, takes you back to a special period in the railway history of Germany, around 1982. The set consists of a pair of 3-axle conversion cars W3yge and a 4-axle passenger car WGye 839, designed for the true wine lover.

Key Features:

• LED Interior Lighting : Each carriage is fitted with atmospheric LED interior lighting as standard for a realistic appearance.
• Current-carrying couplings : The 3-axle cars are permanently connected to each other by a current-carrying coupling, while the 4-axle car has current-carrying couplings on both sides, plus a drag contact for efficient current collection.
• History & Culture : This train set is a reminder of the time when DB offered travellers unique travel experiences by taking them to some of the most beautiful wine regions.

Technical Specifications:

• Total Length : Approximately 55 cm over the buffers.
• Price : €219,- for 2 cars.

Historical Context: "Deutsche Weinstraße" was more than a train; it was an experience that ran from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to various wine regions. Passengers enjoyed wines on board in specially equipped wine tasting cars, which made the train extremely popular. This set represents the first version of the train that was in service until 1983.

Ideal for:

• Train and wine enthusiasts who want to relive a piece of historical luxury.
• Model railway collectors interested in unique and thematic train sets that tell a story.

Order Now: Add the Märklin 43189 "Deutsche Weinstraße" carriage set to your collection and experience the romance and rich culture of the German wine routes directly from your model railway.