NEW Fleischmann 6660174 N 3er Set Selbstentladewagen DB Bahnbau Ep.VI

Fleischmann 6660174 N 3-Car Set of Self-Unloading Cars, DB Bahnbau Ep. VI – Ballast Cars for Modern Track Construction

Would you like to assemble an authentic Deutsche Bahn ballast train on your N-gauge model railroad layout? The Fleischmann 6660174 three-car self-unloading car set from the DB Bahnbau Group brings three characteristic Fcs-class ballast cars to your layout. These Era VI models are ideal for depicting modern track construction work, ballast transport, and a variety of construction train operations. Especially when combined with a matching diesel or electric locomotive from the DB Bahnbau Group, they create an impressive work train for modern railroad operations.

Prototype: Ballast Cars of the DB Bahnbau Group

The DB Bahnbau Group handles numerous tasks related to the construction, renewal, and maintenance of the German rail network. A key part of this is supplying track construction sites with ballast. This serves as the subgrade for the railroad ties and contributes significantly to the stability and load-bearing capacity of the track structure. Special self-unloading cars are used for transport; they carry the bulk material and enable precise unloading. The Fcs-class ballast cars are among the characteristic vehicles of such material trains and can be found at construction sites as well as during track renewal work.

Three Fcs-class self-unloading cars

The Fleischmann 6660174 car set consists of three Fcs-class ballast cars in the DB Bahnbau Group design. The distinctive design of the self-unloading cars makes these models an interesting addition to modern freight and work trains. In real life, vehicles of this type are used to transport bulk materials and play a particularly important role in track construction. With a total length over the buffers of 171 mm, the three cars form a compact yet prototypical foundation for a ballast train on a 1:160 scale. By combining several matching cars, longer material trains can also be recreated.

Model Design & Close-Coupling Mechanism

The Fleischmann self-unloading cars are designed for N gauge and are suitable for use on DC model railroad layouts. All three cars feature NEM 355 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics. This design allows for the use of compatible close couplers and ensures consistent car spacing within the train set. The set’s compact overall length makes the cars ideal for both smaller model railroads and large construction train sets. The ballast cars are particularly versatile in shunting operations, for staging work trains, or for transporting track-laying materials.

Matching Locomotives & Applications

The Fleischmann 6660174 set is ideal for N-gauge model railroad layouts of Era VI featuring track construction sites, material yards, and modern freight yards. The ballast cars combine particularly well with the Fleischmann BR 218 391-1 from the DB Bahnbau Group, which is available as an analog version under part number 7360042 and as a Digital Sound version under part number 7370042. The yellow BR 143 352-2 electric locomotive from the DB Bahnbau Group, available under item numbers 7560103 and 7570103, is also suitable as a lead locomotive. Together, they create a variety of ballast trains for material transport and track construction work. Another suitable addition is the Fleischmann 6660203 stake car set from the DB Bahnbau Group.

An attractive car set for collectors and model railroad enthusiasts

With the Fleischmann 6660174, you can expand your N-gauge collection with three distinctive freight cars from modern rail service. The Fcs-class self-unloading cars allow you to create authentic ballast trains and add extra variety to your model railroad operations. This set is an especially interesting addition for fans of the DB Bahnbau Group, collectors of modern freight cars, and model railroaders focused on Era VI. Complete your work train and get the Fleischmann 6660174 three-car ballast car set—ideal for realistic material transport and exciting track-laying scenes on your model railroad layout!

Contents:

• 3 self-unloading ballast cars, Class Fcs, from the DB Bahnbau Group

Features:

• Gauge: N
• Era: VI
• Railroad Company: Deutsche Bahn AG / DB Bahnbau Group
• Car Type: Self-unloading car / Ballast car
• Class: Fcs
• Power System: DC Analog
• Coupler: NEM 355 with close-coupling kinematics
• Overall length over buffers: 171 mm

Specs:

• Type: Self-loading wagon
• Gauge: N
• Rail Company: DB
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: VI
• Type: Self-loading wagon
• Era: VI
• Color: Yellow
• News: 2027

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