GBN BUB 0 - Model train (2) - 2 tin passenger cars





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Two prewar tinplate passenger cars in scale 0 (about 1:45) from Germany, one a 3rd‑class BING (GBN) dating to the 1920s and the other unmarked car from the 1930s–40s (possibly Issmayer / KBN / BUB), with lithographed decoration, movable and sliding wheels, in very good condition and without original packaging.
Description from the seller
Set of 2 tinplate passenger railcars – Germany, prewar era
Manufacturers:
• 1 BING wagon (GBN – Gebrüder Bing)
• 1 unmarked wagon (possible Issmayer / KBN / BUB)
Period
• BING: the 1920s
• Unmarked wagon: 1930s–1940s
Scala: 0 (approximately 1:45)
Material: lithographed tin
Origin: Germany (Bavaria)
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Description:
Lot consisting of two tinplate passenger cars of German manufacture, both prewar, in 0 gauge (approximately 1:45).
The first is a BING (GBN) third-class passenger carriage, dating from the 1920s, characterized by original lithography with details typical of Bing production.
The second is an unmarked passenger car, datable to the 1930s–1940s, cautiously attributed to German manufacturers such as Issmayer, KBN or BUB. It features decoration in red, gold, gray and black.
Both wagons feature movable and sliding wheels and are in very good overall condition, with normal signs of wear and patina consistent with age. Not tested on tracks.
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Dimensions (each wagon):
• Length: about 12.7 cm
• Height: about 7.6 cm
• Width: about 3.8 cm
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Condition status
Very good, with wear consistent with age. Any imperfections are visible in the photographs.
Set of 2 tinplate passenger railcars – Germany, prewar era
Manufacturers:
• 1 BING wagon (GBN – Gebrüder Bing)
• 1 unmarked wagon (possible Issmayer / KBN / BUB)
Period
• BING: the 1920s
• Unmarked wagon: 1930s–1940s
Scala: 0 (approximately 1:45)
Material: lithographed tin
Origin: Germany (Bavaria)
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Description:
Lot consisting of two tinplate passenger cars of German manufacture, both prewar, in 0 gauge (approximately 1:45).
The first is a BING (GBN) third-class passenger carriage, dating from the 1920s, characterized by original lithography with details typical of Bing production.
The second is an unmarked passenger car, datable to the 1930s–1940s, cautiously attributed to German manufacturers such as Issmayer, KBN or BUB. It features decoration in red, gold, gray and black.
Both wagons feature movable and sliding wheels and are in very good overall condition, with normal signs of wear and patina consistent with age. Not tested on tracks.
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Dimensions (each wagon):
• Length: about 12.7 cm
• Height: about 7.6 cm
• Width: about 3.8 cm
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Condition status
Very good, with wear consistent with age. Any imperfections are visible in the photographs.

