Product Features and Details
Road no. 21 80 235 3 268-0 /01 80 225 1 776-9 / 21 80 235 3 089-0
Model: Constructive consideration of the varying details between the Hbis 297 and Hbis 299, e.g. automatic load change; threepoint support; metal axle bearings; originally reproduced, three-dimensional frame body; brake shoes in wheel plane; extra mounted steps; separately mounted axle brake rod; extra mounted brake system
Between 1970 and 1972, over 2,100 almost identical Hbis 299 wagons that were only different from the Hbis 299 due to the automatic load braking system. They were added to the inventory under the Hbis 297 designation. In 1974, twelve of them were renovated in terms of running and braking characteristics for speeds of 120 km/h and were given the Hbiss designation. A further 30 followed in 1979 which were given the Hbiqss 297 designation and also boasted a heating and main air reservoir line. Equipped in this manner, they managed speeds of 120 km/h as post cars in passenger trains. A further six wagons were equipped with a heating line in 1980, this is made identifiable by the designation –v. BA 297 wagons also obtained the Daberkow equipment; this affected 250 wagons that were redesignated as Hbis-t 297 and, later, also as Hbils 297. Following the termination of post transport by rail, the Hbiqss was withdrawn in 1996/1997, the Hbis-v followed in 1999. There was still one in operation in 2006 and there were no BA 297 vehicles in the inventory by the end of 2007.
