Fleischmann 6660219 N Druckgaskesselwagen DR Ep.VI

Fleischmann 6660219 N Druckgaskesselwagen DR Ep.VI Product Details

Description

Fleischmann 6660219 N Pressurized Gas Tank Car Uahs DR Ep. IV – Special Car with Short Canopy

Are you looking for an exceptional freight car for your N-gauge model railroad layout that will allow you to authentically recreate the industrial rail freight transport of the Deutsche Reichsbahn? The Fleischmann 6660219 Uahs-type pressurized gas tank car brings a distinctive Era IV special car to your layout. Particularly striking is the design with a short sunroof, which gives the car its unmistakable appearance. As a freight car that was in service with the Deutsche Reichsbahn, this model is ideal for complementing historical freight trains and industrial transport operations.

Prototype: Uahs-type pressurized gas tank car in freight service for the Deutsche Reichsbahn

Pressurized gas tank cars are among the most distinctive specialty vehicles in European rail freight transport. They were developed for the transport of suitable liquefied gases under pressure and differ from conventional tank cars due to their special tank construction. Such cars also played an important role in the Deutsche Reichsbahn’s freight service for supplying industrial facilities. The Uahs-type cars were used for such transport tasks and were part of specialized freight train services. The Fleischmann 6660219 depicts such a pressurized gas tank car on a 1:160 scale and evokes the industrial rail transport of the GDR era.

Short Sunroof – A Distinctive Feature of the Special-Purpose Car

A special highlight of the Fleischmann pressurized gas tank car is its design with a short sunroof. Such protective roofs were used on the full-scale prototype to reduce direct sunlight on the tank and thus limit the heating of the transported cargo. The distinctive roof design gives the freight car a unique appearance and clearly distinguishes it from ordinary tank cars. The Fleischmann Uahs replicates this special design and is therefore ideal for model railroaders who wish to expand their freight car fleet with interesting specialty vehicles.

Model Design & Close-Coupling Mechanism

The Fleischmann 6660219 is designed for N gauge at a scale of 1:160 and features coupler sockets compliant with NEM 355 with close-coupling kinematics. This allows the compressed gas tank car to be integrated into existing freight train formations using suitable close-coupling couplers. The coupler kinematics ensure a smooth spacing between cars within the train set. With a length over buffers of 110 mm, the model can be incorporated into both shorter local freight trains and longer freight train formations. The unique tank design with a short sunroof makes the car an interesting eye-catcher within historic freight trains.

Compatibility & Versatile Applications

The Fleischmann pressurized gas tank car is ideal for N-gauge model railroads focused on the Deutsche Reichsbahn and Era IV. It combines particularly well with other tank cars, covered freight cars, and various specialty freight cars. Creating a chemical plant, an industrial spur, or a larger freight yard also offers interesting possibilities for varied model railroad operations. Contemporary DR diesel and electric locomotives are ideal choices for hauling these trains. For example, the car can be combined with the Fleischmann BR 110 or the heavy diesel locomotive BR 120 “Taigatrommel.” Together, they create authentic freight trains for industrial rail transport.

A Special Freight Car for Collectors & Reichsbahn Fans

The Fleischmann 6660219 combines the characteristic design of a pressurized gas tank car with a special version used by the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The short sunroof, the typical Uahs design, and the included close-coupling mechanism make this special car an interesting addition for discerning N-gauge model railroading enthusiasts. This model offers versatile usage options, particularly for collectors of historic tank cars, enthusiasts of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, and model railroading hobbyists focused on industrial freight transport. Expand your Reichsbahn freight train and get the Fleischmann 6660219 Uahs compressed gas tank car with a short sunroof—an attractive addition for authentic Era IV freight transport!

Features:

• Gauge: N
• Era: IV
• Railroad Company: DR
• Car Type: Pressurized Gas Tank Car
• Model: Uahs
• Version with short sunroof
• Car retired from the DR
• Power system: DC analog
• Coupler: NEM 355 with close-coupling kinematics
• Length over buffers: 110 mm