Artitec 20.284.31 H0 Schwerlastwagen SSy55 399 4 175-6, grün, DB, Ep. IV-V

Artitec 20.284.31 H0 Heavy-Duty Freight Car SSy55 399 4 175-6, green, DB, Era IV–V – Robust military technology in civilian guise

With the Artitec 20.284.31 H0 SSy55 Heavy-Duty Freight Car 399 4 175-6, you can bring a piece of railroad history to your model railroad layout. Originally designed as a military transport car for the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, this car was later incorporated into the Deutsche Bundesbahn’s freight car fleet. Its green paint scheme and prototypical lettering make it a perfect model for the late Epochs IV and V.

A Heavy-Duty Freight Car with a Military Past

The SSy55 was developed in the mid-1950s as a postwar design for the U.S. military. Used to transport heavy military equipment on German railways, this car type proved its worth thanks to its stability and high load capacity. In the wake of political and infrastructural changes, many of these vehicles found their way into the Deutsche Bundesbahn fleet—including the prototype for this model, numbered 399 4 175-6.

Conversion to Civilian Use with Typical DB Paint Scheme

The car’s green color scheme is characteristic of many DB heavy-duty vehicles in Era IV. While this concealed its military origins on the outside, the technology inside remained as reliable as ever. This model faithfully captures this historical and functional transformation on your layout.

Intricately Detailed Model for Realistic Operating Scenarios

Artitec once again demonstrates its model-building expertise with this heavy-duty car: precisely reproduced structures, scale-accurate dimensions, and the correct Era IV-V lettering make this model a highly versatile vehicle. Whether as part of an industrial train, a military transport, or in loading scenes—the SSy55 399 4 175-6 offers numerous application possibilities.

A Bridge Between the Past and the Present

Thanks to its cross-era design, the car is ideal for layouts depicting both classic DB scenarios from the 1970s and modern transitional phases from the early 1990s. Its history makes it not only a technical but also a historical highlight on any model railroad layout.

For collectors and history enthusiasts alike

The Artitec 20.284.31 is a must-have for model railroaders who value authenticity, attention to detail, and historical depth. With its combination of military origins, civilian use, and impressive model design, this heavy-duty freight car is a true asset to any H0 collection.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Color: green
• Era IV–V

Specs:

• Type: Heavy goods vehicle
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Type: Heavy goods vehicle
• Era: IV
• Color: Green
• News: 2025

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.