Panier
The Trix 29004 is the baggage van that completes Trix's Bavarian Schnellzugwagen series for the K.Bay.Sts.B. in HO scale. Lettered 16 112 MÜNCHEN and finished in Bavarian olive green, this four-axle van slots directly into the historical consist alongside references 29001, 29002 and 29003 from the same series, delivering a visual and thematic continuity that is hard to achieve with pieces from different sources.
A baggage van with unmistakable Bavarian character
What sets this van apart visually within a consist is the Dachkanzel — the raised roof lookout that crowns the roofline with its four small perimeter windows. It is an architectural feature typical of Bavarian Epoch I rolling stock that, on a layout, makes the van identifiable at a glance even at the far end of the train. The printing includes the Royal Bavarian coat of arms on the side panel, alongside the running number and load data, all legible under a magnifying glass. The roof, in matt ash grey, features ventilation pipes and stove flue caps — details that add texture without feeling overdone.
Confirmed technical data
The van rides on metal spoked wheels insulated for DC, with NEM 310 profile. The coupler is NEM 362 type with an articulated arm and short spring kinematics, allowing the van to run close to the rest of the consist on straight track and open naturally through curves. Length over buffers is 199 mm and the minimum running radius is 356 mm.
Role within the consist
On a Bavarian-themed Epoch I layout, this van works equally well at the head or tail end of an express train. Its 199 mm length gives it a visual weight of its own within the consist: it does not look small next to the passenger coaches in the series, but holds the rhythm and scale of the whole. For anyone who already owns one of the companion Trix references, the 29004 is the piece that makes the consist feel like a complete train.