ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2025
Welcome to a brand-new issue of the BRAWA News Express!
In the actual issue of the News Express, BRAWA presents 15 brand-new models in gauge H0 and N which are not in the New Items Brochure 2025. The special thing about the News Express is that the models will be delivered to the stores in the near future.
Further information and details about the models are available on the relevant product pages. You can download the actual issue of the News Express here and on our download page. We hope you enjoy discovering the numerous details.
Diesel Locomotive BR 204 Pressnitztalbahn
In order to close the gap in the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) fleet of internal combustion locomotives between the V60 and V180, the Karl Marx locomotive factory in Babelsberg near Potsdam (LOB/LKM, formerly Orenstein & Koppel) was commissioned to design and manufacture two prototype locomotives of the V100 series. Production of the series loco- motives was transferred to Lokomotivbau Elektrotechnische Werke Hans Beimler in Hen- nigsdorf near Berlin (LEW, formerly AEG). LEW revised the design of the V100 and produced its own prototype, the V100 003, which differed significantly from the first two prototypes. After testing and eliminating minor defects, the DR successfully used the V100 on branch lines for decades. Between 1965 and 1983, LEW manufactured almost 1,150 locomotives of this type. Numerous modifications and further developments led to different series designations. These locomotives were used by the DR as series 108, 110, 111, 112, 114 and 115. After being taken out of service by the DR, many of the V100 locomotives found further use on private railways. In the DB‘s renumbering plan, these DR locomotives were given new series designations, such as 202 or 204.
Some of these locomotives were converted again at the ALSTOM Lokomotiven Service GmbH plant in Stendal (formerly RAW Stendal). The conversion concept could be adapted to customer requirements, resulting in locomotives with different engines and different appearances. Many of the locomotives converted by ALSTOM were given the new series designation 203.
The locomotive with the operating number 204 011-5 has undergone several modifications during its service life. The locomotive was delivered in 1976 as 110 844-8 from LEW to the DR and converted in 1988 at the Dresden depot to 112 844-6. It ran for DB AG as 202 844-7 until it was decommissioned in 2001. In 2003, the locomotive, which had been con- verted by ALSTOM, was delivered to the Pressnitztalbahn as 204 011-5. From 2007, it was also given the NVR number 92 80 1203 212-6 D-PRESS.
The new BRAWA Modell of the BR 204 has been technically and visually redesigned and comes with numerous details such as all-wheel power consumption via wheel pickups, 5-pole motor, wheel axles mounted in brass bushings, realistic reproduction of the tubular frame bogies incl. axle drive and true-to-original bogie with many individually mounted parts such as sand pits, wheel flange lubrication, axle bearing, primary suspension, indusimagnet and parts of the brake system. All specific details of the different series are taken into consideration. The models are equipped with a new motor and the lights are fitted with maintenance-free LEDs. The chassis and gear housing are made of die-cast zinc. The Digital EXTRA version is equipped with digital coupling, new electronics (e.g. energy storage) and BR 203 D&H sound.
The BRAWA models will be delivered to specialist dealers in the 4th quarter 2025.
H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 204 Pressnitztalbahn
Direct current Analog BASIC+, prepared for locomotive sound
Ep. VI, Road no. 204 011-5
H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 204 Pressnitztalbahn
Direct current Digital EXTRA, with integrated locomotive sound
Ep. VI, Road no. 204 011-5
Passenger Coaches DB
The BRAWA models of the DRG Passenger Coaches Bnb719 "Quelle" and ABn417 "Jägermeister" DB are now available from specialist dealers and come with numerous details e.g. finely engraved details, multi-part brake system, metal axle holders, true to original interior fitting and precise replica of roof welds. The cars are equipped with NEM-standard short-coupling and feature true to original construction differences on the roof and car bottom.
Bremen meets Swabia – Gmhs35 as a symbol of tradition and quality
The BRAWA models of the Covered Freight Cars Gmhs35 come with numerous details:
- Perforated car body supports
- Individually mounted handrails
- Individually mounted steps
- Brake blocks in wheel plane
- Individually mounted brake systems
- Metal axle bearing
- Different design of the car bodies
The Covered Freight Cars Gmhs35 will be available at specialist dealers in the 4th quarter 2025.
H0 Covered Freight Car Gmhs35 "Bosch" DB
Ep. III, road no. 241 520
Bosch was founded in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch. Initially, the company focused on the manufacture of electrical engineering and automotive parts. Even in its early years, Bosch developed innovative products, including spark plugs for cars. Over time, the company expanded worldwide and became one of the leading suppliers of automotive technology, industrial electronics, and household appliances. Today, Bosch is known for its quality, innovations, and its role as a major global technology group.
H0 Covered Freight Car Gmhs35 "Ritter Sport" DB
Ep. III, road no. 241 382
Ritter Sport is now known and loved not only in Germany, but all over the world. In 1912, Clara and Alfred Eugen Ritter founded the company in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Thanks to a suggestion by Clara Ritter, the iconic square chocolate was introduced in 1932. This innovative shape was not only practical for transportation, but is still a trademark that sets Ritter Sport apart from other chocolate manufacturers today. “Square. Practical. Good.” – describes not only the characteristic shape of the chocolate, but also the practical advantages and high quality of the products.
H0 Covered Freight Car Gms "Rotkäppchen" DR
Ep. III, road no. 11-02-38
Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei has its origins in Freyburg an der Unstrut in 1856. Founded by brothers Moritz and Julius Kloss together with their friend Carl Foerster, Sektkellerei Kloss und Foerster specialized in the production of sparkling wines. Due to a new law in 1894, the iconic red capsule became the new brand name. “Rotkäppchen Sekt” became one of the first German brands to be registered and still exists today. The company is now part of the Rotkäppchen-Mumm Group and stands for tradition, quality, and enjoyment.
H0 Covered Freight Car Gms ÖBB
Ep. III, road no. 140 816
In 1933, the Deutsche Reichsbahn introduced welding technology to connect car components instead of riveting them. This enabled weight savings that could be used for higher load capacities. In 1936, the DR developed the “Gs Oppeln” with a 6,000 mm wheelbase, which reached a maximum speed of 90 km/h. Due to its long wheelbase and pointed truss, this type of car went into series production in 1938. A total of around 34,100 cars were built, many with heating systems, which were used in express trains. After the war, they were distributed throughout Europe.
The world's most frequently built covered freight car. In BRAWA quality and better than ever.
The new BRAWA beer car "Brasserie Meteor" SNCF is now available from specialist dealers and comes with numerous details:
- Vertical board joints
- Three-point support
- Multi-part Kkg brake system
- True to original frame construction
- Individually mounted signal holder
- Brake blocks in wheel plane
- Perforated car body supports
- Precise paintwork and printing
- Individually mounted axle box cover
H0 Beer Car "Brasserie Meteor" SNCF
Ep. III, road no.505259 [P]
Limited Special Model "Christmas 2025"
A story that connects generations and sweetens the festive season
A railway carriage full of gingerbread inspired businessman Emil Otto Schmidt to come up with a groundbreaking idea. Instead of selling the baked goods, which probably came from a defaulting debtor, in his shop, he sent them directly to people‘s homes, packaged in assortments. This led to the founding of the Nuremberg-based company in 1927, which became one of the first mail order companies in Europe. After rapid growth with its own bakery, the business was severely affected by the Second World War: Schmidt was expropriated and the factory destroyed.
After reconstruction, Lebkuchen-Schmidt rented ice cream parlors that were empty in winter in the 1950s and 60s, thus inventing the “pop-up store” in a sense. Emil Otto Schmidt‘s daughter-in-law, Henriette Schmidt-Burkhardt, finally formed a company in 1980 that is now famous throughout the world as Nuremberg‘s ambassador of culinary delights. Today, Lebkuchen- Schmidt is majority-owned by a non-profit foundation and stands not only for high-quality products and lovingly crafted designs, but also for sustainable social and ecological commitment.
The BRAWA Covered Freight Car Gmhs35 “Lebkuchen-Schmidt” DB has a true to original frame construction and offers numerous details such as metal axle bearing, different designs of the car bodies, individually mounted axle box cover, brake blocks in wheel plane, individually mounted handrails, steps and brake systems, individually mounted axle brake rod, and perforated car body supports.
The model will be available from specialist dealers from the fourth quarter of 2025. It will be released as a limited edition special model – so make sure you secure your personal copy in good time!
H0 Covered Freight Car Gmhs35 "Lebkuchen-Schmidt" DB
Ep. III, road no. 242 280
TWINDEXX VARIO DB AG in gauge N
The two Double-Deck Coaches TWINDEXX VARIO© and TWINDEXX VARIO© IC 2, as well as two matching Double-Deck Middle Wagons, are now available from specialist dealers in N gauge. The models are built in exact scale 1:160 and have true-to-original length over buffer. The structure is made of high-quality, impact-resistant plastic and the bottom plate is made of metal. The models come with numerous details:
- Printed window frames
- In-plane assembled windows
- Lighting with warm white LEDs
- Illuminated destination indicator (digital)
- Long-distance headlights (digital)
- Perfectly replicated three-dimensional front
- Finely engraved details
- Finest paintwork and printing
- Illuminated driver's cab
- With interior fittings, incl. driver's cab
- NEM-standard close coupling
- Light change white/red, in the direction of travel
“IC 2” is the name for the DB Fernverkehr AG TWINDEXX Vario® trains introduced following the timetable change on 13 December 2015. Back in 2010, Bombardier Transportation received the first order for 27 five-part double-deck trains in combination with the BR 146.5 locomotives from a previously-concluded framework contract with DB AG for a total of 800 double-deck trains. An order was placed for a further 17 trains in March 2015. The TWINDEXX Vario® is a further development of the tried-and-trusted double-deck platform from Görlitz. The top speed of the trains is 160 km/h. The IC 2 gradually replaced all previous IC trains in the new long-distance traffic concept from DB Fernverkehr AG. After the timetable change, the first routes for these trains were Leipzig – Norddeich Mole, Dresden – Cologne and Koblenz – Norddeich Mole.
N TWINDEXX VARIO® IC2-Double-Deck Coaches DB AG
3-unit (Konstanz)
Ep. VI, road no. 50 80 86-81 897-0 / 50 80 26-81 620-9 / 50 80 26-81 621-7
For many years now, double-decker trains have successfully formed the backbone of regional traffic. Double-deck trains are the ideal solution, especially on routes with low platform lengths and a high volume of passengers. The tried-and-tested single-wagon concept of the TWINDEXX Vario® doubledecker fleet has being supplemented with an electrical railcar. DB Regio AG has ordered a large number of these railcars in different configurations, as 4, 5 and 6-unit train versions. Each of these railcars consist of two motor cars and two to four middle cars.
This railcar can be combined with additional middle wagons depending on the application and desired capacity. The central buffer coupling enables operation with double traction and, as a result, the implementation of a wing-train concept. The trains are comfortably equipped with generous seat spacing and plenty of storage space. Furthermore, the double-decker individual wagons permit the extension and shortening of the block train and, consequently, an adjustment to fluctuating demand or future development. As a result, they can be utilised for the most diverse of operational applications in regional traffic.
TWINDEXX VARIO® Double-Deck Train DB AG
Set of 3 (Stralsund Hbf)
Ep. VI, road no. 91 80 0 445 004-8 / 50 80 26-81 483-2 / 91 80 0 445 008-9
TWINDEXX VARIO® Double-Deck Middle Car DB AG, 1st class (Stralsund Hbf)
Ep. VI, road no. 50 80 36-81 150-5
TWINDEXX VARIO® Double-Deck Middle Car DB AG, 2nd class (Stralsund Hbf)
Ep. VI, road no. 50 80 26-81 487-3
RPP: Recommended retail price (incl. 19 % VAT), prices are subject to change. Offer valid until sold out. Subject to modifications in design and shape. Colour deviations are possible.
Bosch, Brasserie Meteor, DB AG, Jägermeister, Lebkuchen-Schmidt, Pressnitztalbahn, ÖBB, Quelle, Ritter Sport, Rotkäppchen and SNCF are registered trademarks.