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In December 2023, Fleischmann released a labeling variant of the Ed⁰⁸⁹. It is identical to the Otmm 64.

In late autumn 2023, Minitrix delivered a set as a one-off series with four Tal 963 swing-roof self-unloaders (#18271). This is a new design of a standard freight wagon in N gauge. The wagons are labeled in Era IV and look as if they all came fresh from the AW. All cars have two platforms and type 931 bogies. The relationship to the Fad 167 (OOtz 50) can be seen on the chassis. The opening roof is reproduced, although in the original it can only be opened to one side. The wagons were built for all types of moisture-sensitive goods, such as: B. lime, coke or potash, but not for food such as grain.

A problem for the Reichsbahn (DR) in the GDR was the lack of large-capacity covered freight wagons, as most of the Gl came from the imperial era, along with a few Gl of the exchange type. They were old and worn out and repairs had become too expensive. From the 1930s to the 1950s, no new GLs were put into service.

Added to this was the emergence of express freight transport. In contrast to general cargo transport, express goods were loaded into baggage wagons or suitable freight wagons. The special feature was that this took place on passenger trains. General cargo wagons were normal freight wagons that were approved for speeds of up to 120 km/h. If necessary, they could also be used for the postal parcel service when postal vans were not sufficiently available, for example during Christmas traffic. The freight train mail cars were painted green.