Märklin 47430 H0 Flachwagen-Set, DB AG, Ep. V

Märklin 47430 H0 Flachwagen-Set, DB AG, Ep. V Product Details

Description

Märklin 47430 Flat Car Set: Transwaggon GmbH with Load

The Märklin 47430 flat car set has a detailed design of a pair of Laads 800B type flat cars. These privately owned cars for Transwaggon GmbH, Hamburg, are painted and lettered in the red-brown basic paint scheme and represent the operating condition as of 2005. With the authentic load of four Schuco VW Crafter cars, this set is a real eye-catcher on any H0 model railroad layout.

The prototype: Laads 800B type flat wagon

The Laads 800B flat wagons are designed for the transportation of bulky and heavy goods such as vehicles or machines. This model represents the wagons of Transwaggon GmbH in red-brown design, which are known for their versatility. The load of four VW Crafters complements the prototype and reflects typical transport tasks in freight traffic.

Detailed and high-quality design

The model of the Märklin 47430 flat car set will win you over with its precise workmanship and numerous details. Both halves of the car are made of metal and are equipped with separately applied elements such as brake lines, air tanks, run-over plates, steps, and brake rods. A kinematics-guided, rigid screw coupling connects the car halves. Separately attachable parts such as retaining wedges and brake hoses as well as the hand wheel for the parking brake underline the high model quality.

Versatile combination options

The set can be perfectly combined with other flat wagons and locomotives. Another pair of flat cars with a different car number and load is available in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 24428. These options make it possible to model realistic freight trains that represent modern rail freight traffic.

Conclusion: A versatile model for freight traffic enthusiasts

The Märklin 47430 flat car set is a high-quality model that will win you over with its detailed design and realistic load. It brings the versatility and efficiency of modern freight service from Transwaggon GmbH directly to your model railroad layout. An indispensable highlight for all fans of Era V and modern rail freight transportation.

Features:

• Track gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Prototype: Pair of flat cars, type Laads 800B from Transwaggon GmbH
• Red-brown basic paint scheme
• Operating condition as of 2005
• Loaded with four VW Crafter from Schuco
• Both wagon halves made of metal
• Many separately applied details (brake lines, air tanks, drive-over plates, steps, brake linkage)
• Kinematics-guided, rigid screw coupling between the vehicle halves
• Handwheel for parking brake
• Separately attachable parts such as retaining wedges and brake hoses
• Buffer height according to NEM
• Length over buffers: 32.4 cm
• DC wheel set: E414237
• Additional model: Trix 24428 with a different car number and load