Piko 24509 H0-Kesselwagen with Bremserhaus, DR, Ep.III

Piko 24509 H0-Kesselwagen with Bremserhaus, DR, Ep.III Product Details

Description

Piko 24509 H0 Tank wagon with brakeman's cab, DR - Detailed freight wagon of Era III

With the Piko 24509 tank wagon with brakeman ' s cab, you can expand your H0 freight train set with a particularly authentic model of Era III. This four-axle tank wagon of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) impresses with its classic design, detailed printing and excellent running characteristics - ideal for model railroaders with a focus on historical rail traffic.

Product details and technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Piko
• Product name & model number: Tank car with brakeman's cab, item number 24509
• Track gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Railroad company: DR (German State Railroad)
• Power system: Direct current (DC)
• Length over buffers: 142 mm
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Coupler: NEM shaft, without close coupler link
• Color: Grey

Design and finish

The model is painted grey with authentic DR Era III lettering. The attached brakeman's cab and the fine design of the running gear and boiler give the car a high visual quality. The clean printing and the filigree design make the tank wagon a real eye-catcher in the freight traffic of the 50s and 60s.

Technical features & special functions

The car has excellent rolling characteristics thanks to precisely mounted wheel sets. Thanks to the NEM coupling shaft, the tank car can be easily integrated into existing train formations. The model also masters tight radii with ease - ideal for regular operation on your layout.

Historical background

Tank wagons like this one were used extensively in freight transport on the German Reichsbahn - especially for the transportation of liquid chemicals, oils or fuels. The brakeman's cab was used for observation and handbrake operation and was typical of many wagons of Era III.

Compatibility & expansion options

The Piko tank car is compatible with all H0 track systems and common locomotives in DC operation. It goes particularly well with train compositions with freight cars from the 1950s and 1960s - e.g. covered freight cars, stake cars or DR refrigerator cars.

Scope of delivery

• 1 tank car with brakeman's cab

Purchase arguments & target group

The Piko 24509 is aimed at model railroaders who want to authentically represent the historical railroad operations of the GDR in Era III. Its precise design and robust construction make it ideal for collectors as well as for intensive layout operation.

Recommended purchase

Get the Piko 24509 H0 tank wagon with brakeman's cab now - an authentic model for realistic DR freight trains of the 50s and 60s. Now available in the model railroad store!

Features:

• Four-axle tank car with brakeman's cab
• Era III, German State Railroad (DR)
• Length over buffers: 142 mm
• Paint scheme: Grey with fine printing
• NEM shaft, without close coupler link
• Suitable for direct current systems (DC)
• Minimum radius: 358 mm