This Fleischmann “Königsbacher Beer Barrel Wagon” represents a traditional German brewery transport wagon used for moving wooden beer barrels. The wagon features authentic Königsbacher branding, finely detailed barrels, and a clean factory finish. Perfect for brewery districts, freight yards, or historic German goods operations, and a great collectible for fans of classic German rolling stock.

Historical Background: Königsbacher Brewery was founded in 1689 in the German city of Koblenz and grew into a well-known regional beer producer. The brewery took its name from the small river Königsbach, near which it relocated in 1885. Over the following century it expanded by acquiring several local breweries and became a familiar name in Rhineland beer production. The brand later passed through various owners and eventually became part of the Bitburger Brewery Group. The original brewery site continued operating under the name Koblenz Brewery until its closure in 2024. Models featuring Königsbacher branding represent an authentic part of German brewing and freight history, making them especially appealing to collectors and vintage layout builders.

Features / Product Details

• Manufacturer: Fleischmann

• Model Number: 80 5230

• Operator / Livery: German Federal Railway

• Königsbacher beer barrel wagon

• Includes detailed wooden-style barrels

• High-quality printing and finish

• Coupling: Standard couplers

• Scale: H0 (1:87)

Era

Era III – Post-war reconstruction period (1945–1970)

Uses

• Brewery and industrial scenes

• Goods yards

• Historic German freight operations

• Display or collection