Piko 53349 H0 Abteilwagen 3. Klasse, SNCB, Ep. III

Piko 53349 H0 Abteilwagen 3. Klasse, SNCB, Ep. III Product Details

Description

Piko 53349 H0 3rd Class Compartment Car, SNCB, Ep. III - Classic Passenger Car from the Early Post-War Era

With the Piko 53349 3rd class compartment coach, PIKO brings an authentic model of a typical post-war passenger coach of the Belgian state railroad SNCB to the H0 model railway layout. The car is based on a former Saxon compartment car and represents Era III, when many older car types were still in daily use. These vehicles were a familiar sight on local and express train services in the 1950s and early 1960s.

Historic prototype with typical design

The design without a brakeman's cab, the curved roof without a skylight and the side compartment doors characterize this car as a classic representative of its time. The model faithfully reproduces all of these features in H0 scale and thus conveys a realistic picture of everyday railroad life in Era III. The car body is equipped with extra handrails and fans as well as the finest engravings - a real eye-catcher on any layout.

Fine detailing for the discerning model railroader

The precise replica impresses with numerous filigree elements. The separately attached components are particularly striking, giving the model a high-quality and authentic appearance. The classic SNCB color scheme rounds off the appearance of this passenger coach and makes it an ideal addition to train compositions of the 1950s.

Ideal for Era III local and express trains

Compartment cars of this type were primarily used in passenger train service, but were also used in express trains. The Piko 53349 is therefore ideal for reproducing realistic train movements of Era III and can be ideally combined with locomotives and other carriages of this era.

Reliable technology for layout operation

The car has a coupler pocket in accordance with NEM 362 with close coupler kinematics, which ensures reliable operation on the model railroad layout. With a minimum radius of 415 mm, the model is also suitable for more demanding track layouts. The DC operation allows easy integration into existing H0 systems.

Authentic highlight for collections and layouts

Whether as a historical collector's item or as an active part of a lovingly designed model railroad operation - the Piko 53349 3rd class compartment car is a versatile model. Its fine detailing and typical design make it a valuable part of any Era III layout.

Discover now and bring history to life

Complete your model railroad with the Piko 53349 H0 3rd class SNCB compartment car. This finely crafted model brings a historical atmosphere to your layout and impresses with its high-quality design. Available now - secure this charming piece of railroad history!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Power system: Direct current
• Railroad administration: SNCB
• Version: without brakeman's cab
• Length over buffers: 199 mm
• Minimum radius: 415 mm
• Coupling: NEM shaft + close coupler link
• Extra attached handrails and fans
• Finest engravings
• Exchange wheel sets AC: 56060
• Age recommendation: from 14 years