Piko 98549D3 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen, CD Cargo, Ep. VI, braun, #3

Piko 98549D3 H0 Gedeckter Güterwagen, CD Cargo, Ep. VI, braun, #3 Product Details

Description

Piko 98549D3 H0 Covered goods wagon, CD Cargo, Ep. VI, brown, #3

The Piko 98549D3 is a high quality designed covered freight wagon in H0 gauge and reflects the modern appearance of the freight wagons of Era VI. Designed in the brown color scheme of CD Cargo, this model offers an attractive extension for contemporary model railway layouts. This model is a detailed example of a Czech freight wagon for anyone wishing to recreate freight traffic on an international scale.

Product details and technical data

Manufacturer & Model

The model comes from Piko and has the item number 98549D3. It is a covered freight car as used in regular service by CD Cargo, the freight company of the Czech State Railroad.

Gauge and Era

Designed for the H0 gauge (scale 1:87), this car belongs to Era VI. This era covers the period from 2007 to the present and is characterized by modern vehicle concepts, new forms of operation and international cooperation in rail freight transport.

Technical specifications

The wagon is designed for direct current (DC) operation and measures 160 mm in length over buffers (LüP). Thanks to its compact design, it can easily be used on model railroad layouts with a minimum radius of 358 mm - ideal for tight curves and space-saving layouts.

Coupling & kinematics

The Piko 98549D3 is equipped with a standardized NEM coupling shaft and close coupling kinematics. This combination guarantees a secure connection to other wagons and locomotives and ensures realistic driving behavior in model operation.

Design & finish

The brown paintwork is typical of CD Cargo and gives the wagon a realistic look. The fine lettering and neatly applied logos underline the high quality of workmanship. The model impresses with its true-to-scale realization and is ideal for building a realistic freight train set of today. It is part of a series with different road numbers - ideal for creating varied train compositions.

Compatibility & possible uses

The wagon is fully compatible with standard H0 track systems and can be easily integrated into existing layouts. It is perfect for use in international freight trains, whether on Eastern European routes or in international through traffic. Thanks to the standard couplings, it can be flexibly combined with locomotives from a wide range of manufacturers.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery includes the Piko 98549D3 boxcar in the CD Cargo version, Era VI. The model is fully assembled and immediately ready for operation - ideal for direct use on the layout.

Purchase arguments & target group

This model is aimed at modern model railroaders and collectors who want to realistically represent current rail freight traffic. Thanks to its high-quality workmanship and authentic design, the wagon is a must for anyone who wants to depict Eastern European or international freight trains on their layout. The possibility of combining several variants with different road numbers makes it particularly attractive.

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Features:

• Direct current (DC)
• Gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Length over buffers: 160 mm
• Minimum passable radius: 358 mm
• Coupling shaft according to NEM with close coupling kinematics