New Item Gauge Z - Article No. 88280

Class 491 Powered Observation Rail Car

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 491 “Glass Train” electric-powered observation rail car. With double lamps on the ends, horns and train radio antenna, as well as a double-arm and a single-arm pantograph. Silver aluminum/Olympia blue paint scheme. The rail car looks as it did around 1977.

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Class 491 Powered Observation Rail Car
Class 491 Powered Observation Rail Car

Most Important Facts

Article No. 88280
Gauge / Design type Z / 1:220
Era IV
Kind Electric Locomotives
279,00 € RRP, incl. Tax
planned delivery: 3rd quarter 2026 Find Dealer

Highlights

  • Completely new tooling.
  • Bell armature motor.
  • Warm-white/red LED headlights.
  • Combination of metal/plastic construction.
  • Interior compartment reproduced.
  • Product description

    Model: The model is based on completely new tooling, with a chassis and body made of metal. A bell armature motor powers one truck. The windows provide a clear view of the interior.
    The interior details and the cab are modeled.
    Headlights with 3x warm-white/2x red maintenance-free LEDs change ends with the direction of travel. The model has a high level of detail with fine and elaborate coloring and lettering. The minimum radius for operation is 195 mm / 7-43⁄64". Length over the buffers approximately 93.8 mm / 3-11/16".

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  • Publications

    - New items brochure 2026

Warning

ATTENTION: adults only
Warning USA
ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years