Hobbytrain H23101 N Container Car Sggnss'80, Metrans, Era VI 'MAERSK'

Hobbytrain H23101 N Container Car Sggnss'80, Metrans, Era VI 'MAERSK' Product Details

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Hobbytrain H23101 N Container Car Sggnss'80, Metrans, Era VI 'MAERSK'

Are you looking for a modern container car to add a realistic freight car to your N-gauge layout for contemporary logistics and block train scenes? The Hobbytrain H23101 N Sggnss'80 Container Car, Metrans, Era VI 'MAERSK' brings a contemporary container transport theme to your model railroad tracks. With the Sggnss’80 design, the Metrans version, and the MAERSK load, this model is ideal for modern N-scale freight trains.

Sggnss’80 Container Car for Modern Freight Trains

The Sggnss’80 container car makes it possible for the first time to transport containers with a total length of 80 feet on a four-axle bogie car. This unique feature makes the car an interesting model for anyone who wants to depict current transport processes and modern intermodal transport on their model railroad layout.

The prototype is 25,940 mm long and is manufactured by Tatravagonka and Greenbrier Europe. It is typically used in block trains, making the Hobbytrain H23101 particularly well-suited for long container train formations. Especially in N gauge, such trains can be impressively displayed without requiring too much layout space.

Metrans version with MAERSK cargo

The car is classified as Era VI and is associated with Metrans. The MAERSK cargo gives the model a distinctly modern logistics look and makes the container car a harmonious part of contemporary freight train scenes. Containers with distinctive lettering add variety to the train formation and support a credible depiction of international freight traffic.

Currently, the Sggnss’80 is in service with Metrans, VTG, Boxxpress, RailCargoAustria, SETG, GATX, and StlB, among others. This allows the model to be flexibly integrated into modern container trains. Especially when combined with other cars of this type, they create a realistic block train scene for today’s rail freight traffic.

New design, available for the first time in N gauge

The model is described as a new design and is being released for N gauge for the first time. This makes the Hobbytrain H23101 particularly appealing to N-gauge model railroaders who wish to expand their fleet with a modern container car. The metal chassis enhances the model’s high-quality appearance and provides a solid foundation for the freight car.

The articulation system with a NEM coupler mount allows for seamless integration into N-gauge train formations. In addition, the containers are magnetically attached, allowing them to be positioned precisely on the car. The minimum negotiable radius is specified as 228 mm (R2), which helps when planning their use on your layout.

Suitable for modern container trains

Models of the Siemens Vectron and Vossloh diesel locomotives G1000, G1700, and DE18 are cited as perfect match locomotives. This allows the container car to be convincingly integrated into modern freight train formations. When paired with compatible locomotives, the result is a realistic depiction of contemporary rail logistics.

If you’d like to expand your N-gauge layout with a modern container car featuring Metrans branding and a MAERSK load, the Hobbytrain H23101 N Container Car Sggnss’80 is a great choice. Enhance your freight transport scene with this model and create a realistic Era VI container train.

Features:

• Gauge: N
• Era VI
• Manufacturer: Metrans
• Cargo: MAERSK
• Sggnss’80 container car
• Total container length (prototype): 80 feet
• Kinematics with NEM coupler mount
• Four-axle bogie car
• Minimum radius: 228 mm / R2
• Coupler: NEM standard coupler
• Prototype length: 25,940 mm
• Metal chassis
• Magnetic containers