Artitec 20.322.04 H0 Heavy-Duty Flat Car SSyms46 554264p, USTC DB, Era III

Artitec 20.322.04 H0 Heavy-Duty Flat Car SSyms46 554264p, USTC DB, Era III – American Heavy-Duty Technology in Service with the DB

Are you looking for a special vehicle with a historical background for your Era III model railroad? The Artitec 20.322.04 SSyms46 554264p is a heavy-duty flat car of American origin from the USTC (United States Transportation Corps) fleet, which continued to be used by the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) in the postwar period. With its distinctive design and the typical DB lettering of the 1950s and 1960s, it represents an authentic and rare piece of railroad history in H0 scale.

SSyms46 554264p – USTC Flat Car Assigned to the DB

The car with the number 554264p was originally used by the U.S. Armed Forces in Europe and was transferred to the DB fleet after the war. Its robust, low-profile design with a low loading height and sturdy bogies made it ideal for transporting heavy military equipment, tanks, or industrial machinery. Artitec’s model features an authentic paint scheme and detailed Era III lettering.

An authentic addition to postwar military and freight trains

Whether as part of a Bundeswehr transport, in a U.S. military convoy, or in regular freight service on the fledgling Bundesbahn—this car offers many possible uses on Era III layouts. Especially in trains featuring historic locomotives and other U.S. flatcars, it helps create a realistic depiction of 1950s rail traffic.

Technology for reliable analog operation

The SSyms46 is designed for the 2L direct current (DC) system and is built to H0 scale. Equipped with a NEM-compliant coupler housing and close-coupling kinematics, the model can be easily integrated into existing car formations. Digital technology and sound have been omitted—ideal for analog model railroad layouts focused on classic operation.

No assembly required—ready to run right out of the box

The model is delivered fully assembled and is ready for use right away. Thanks to its solid appearance and sturdy construction, the car is suitable not only for running on the track but also for scenes in a rail yard, on military transport trains, or in industrial facilities.

A highlight for Era III collectors with a penchant for the extraordinary

The Artitec SSyms46 554264p combines American vehicle engineering with everyday German postwar rail life. For collectors and model railroaders who want to complement their Era III trains with rare and historically significant models, this car is a real asset.

Now available in the model railroad shop—get the Artitec SSyms46 554264p and bring international flair to your H0 layout!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad Company: DB
• Type: Freight Car
• Power System: 2L Direct Current (DC)
• Coupling system: NEM-compliant coupling box with KK kinematics
• Digital: no
• Sound: no

Specs:

• Type: Heavy goods vehicle
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: III
• Type: Heavy goods vehicle
• Era: III
• Color: Black
• News: 2026

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