ASM Arndt Spezial Modelle 24002 N 3er Set Personenwagen Amz+2xBmpz EC 64, ÖBB, Ep. IV

ASM Arndt Spezial Modelle 24002 N Set of 3 Passenger Cars Amz+2xBmpz EC 64, ÖBB, Era IV

Are you looking for an N-gauge car set that lets you recreate one of the most famous international EuroCity trains with an Austrian connection? The ASM Arndt Special Models 24002 N 3-Car Set Passenger Cars Amz+2xBmpz EC 64, ÖBB, Era IV is a particularly appealing addition for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to depict cross-border passenger train service between Austria, Germany, and France on their layout. The set represents the EuroCity 64 “Mozart” from Vienna to Paris as it operated from the mid- to late 1990s.

The EC 64 “Mozart” was a major connection between Vienna, the city of Mozart, and the French capital, Paris. Its route ran from the Danube through Linz, Salzburg, Munich, Augsburg, Ulm, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Strasbourg, and Nancy to the Seine. This makes the set ideal for model railroaders who want to recreate international long-distance trains with extended routes and varied rolling stock in N gauge.

EuroCity 64 “Mozart” as an international passenger train theme

The predecessor to the “Mozart” first appeared in 1954 on a different route from Salzburg, and later from Munich to Paris. Starting in the late 1960s, the train connected Vienna with Paris, initially as an express train and, from 1989 onward, as a EuroCity. This history makes the “Mozart” a route steeped in tradition, conveying a rich sense of historical and operational atmosphere on the model railroad.

The 3-piece set consists of Amz and 2xBmpz passenger cars, thereby recreating part of this international passenger train. A complete train typically consisted of eleven cars. As a result, the set offers an attractive foundation for gradually expanding the EC 64 or appropriately supplementing existing ÖBB train formations. Such longer train formations can be depicted particularly effectively in N gauge.

Vienna, Munich, Strasbourg, and Paris in model form

The EC “Mozart” connected major cities in Austria and southern Germany directly with Paris. For travelers, this meant a comfortable, direct connection across several countries without having to change trains. This route also offers many possibilities in model railroading: station scenes, border crossings, through-car transfers, or long passenger train formations can all be realistically staged with this theme.

Various locomotives were used on the EC “Mozart.” The ÖBB planned to use the Class 1044, the DB the Class 103, and the Class 181 from Stuttgart to Strasbourg. In France, BB15000 or BB16500 locomotives took over. This allows the car set to be combined with various locomotives and offers a variety of operational possibilities on layouts with an Austrian, German, or French focus.

ÖBB Passenger Cars for Realistic N-Scale Train Formation

The set is designed in N scale, making it ideal for model railroading enthusiasts who want to display long passenger trains in a space-saving manner. The set’s association with the ÖBB railway company gives it a distinct Austrian character. The Era IV designation allows the model to be integrated into appropriate historical layout concepts and combined with other passenger cars or locomotives from this period.

The through-service operation is also particularly interesting. To connect Styria, through cars were operated from Graz as the EC 116, which transferred to the EC 64—the main train—in Salzburg. Two of these cars terminated in Munich. Such operational details make the “Mozart” particularly exciting for model railroaders, as they allow for the creation of varied train formation and shunting scenes.

A train with history and European flair

A dining car provided refreshments on the prototype train. In the 1970s, a DSG QuickPick car was used; later, an ÖBB dining car operated by è-Express took its place. The SNCF also provided two Corail cars from Strasbourg for several years, which remained on the train until Paris Est. This diversity demonstrates just how international and varied the EC 64 “Mozart” was in service.

If you’d like to expand your N-gauge layout with a car set that’s closely based on the prototype, reflects European passenger rail history, and embodies the ÖBB character, the ASM Arndt Spezial Modelle 24002 3-Car Set is an excellent choice. Add these EC 64 “Mozart” cars to your fleet and bring the international long-distance service from Vienna to Paris to life on your model railroad.

Features:

• Scale: N
• Type: Passenger car
• Railway company: ÖBB
• Era: IV
• Power system: 2L direct current (DC)
• Digital: no
• Sound: No
• Minimum radius: 228 mm
• Coupling system: NEM-compliant coupling shaft with KK kinematics
• Set of 3 passenger cars: Amz + 2xBmpz
• EuroCity 64 “Mozart”
• Vienna to Paris
• Models from the mid- to late 1990s
• International passenger rail service between Austria, Germany, and France

Specs:

• Gauge: N
• Rail Company: ÖBB/BBÖ
• Era: IV
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Red
• News: 2026

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