Piko 98549B1 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen, Rail Cargo Austria, Ep. V, rot-weiß, #1

Piko 98549B1 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen, Rail Cargo Austria, Ep. V, rot-weiß, #1 Product Details

Description

Piko 98549B1 H0 Covered freight car, Rail Cargo Austria, Ep. V, red-white, #1

The Piko 98549B1 brings colorful variety and realistic details to your model railroad layout. In the red and white colors of Rail Cargo Austria, this boxcar represents the image of Austrian rail freight traffic in Era V. This model is an absolute must for model railroaders who rely on authentic wagons from the 1990s and early 2000s.

Product details and technical data

Manufacturer & model

The covered freight wagon with the item number 98549B1 comes from the established model railroad manufacturer Piko. The model is based on a typical Rail Cargo Austria vehicle and has been manufactured with great attention to detail.

Gauge and era

The model is H0 gauge (scale 1:87) and belongs to Era V - a period from around 1990 to 2006. This era stands for the restructuring and modernization of many European railroad companies, including the Austrian ÖBB, to whose group Rail Cargo Austria belongs.

Technical specifications

The model is suitable for direct current (DC) systems. With a length over buffers (LüP) of 160 mm, the wagon can also be used on smaller systems without any problems. The minimum passable radius is 358 mm and allows use even on narrower track layouts.

Coupling & kinematics

Thanks to the coupling system with NEM shaft and close coupling kinematics, the wagon can be safely integrated into existing train formations. The modern kinematics ensure stable connections and a prototypical car spacing.

Design & workmanship

The red and white color scheme, which reflects the typical design of Rail Cargo Austria in Era V, is particularly striking. The printing is precise and clear, with authentic lettering and logos. The careful design makes this model an eye-catcher on any layout. Different road numbers within the model series make it easy to create a realistic freight train formation.

Compatibility & possible uses

Thanks to standardized dimensions and couplers, the wagon is compatible with all common H0 track systems. It is ideal for national and international freight trains in Era V. The depiction of modern logistics processes and railroad operations is particularly realistic with this wagon.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery includes the fully assembled Piko 98549B1 covered freight wagon in the red and white Rail Cargo Austria design. The model is ready for immediate use without additional assembly or accessories.

Purchase arguments & target group

This model is aimed at collectors and model railroaders who want to put together an authentic fleet of vehicles for Era V. The combination of high attention to detail, robust workmanship and prototypical design makes the Piko 98549B1 a worthwhile purchase for all friends of modern European rail freight transport.

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Features:

• Power system: Direct current (DC)
• Gauge: H0
• Era: V
• Length over buffers: 160 mm
• Minimum passable radius: 358 mm
• Coupler pocket according to NEM with close coupler kinematics