Rivarossi HR9005 H0 Draisine Fiat 500, FS, Ep. IV

Rivarossi HR9005 H0 Fiat 500 Track Car, FS, Era IV – A charming detail for your maintenance scenes

Would you like to add an original and prototypical detail to your model railroad layout? The Rivarossi HR9005 maintenance car, based on the legendary Fiat 500, is an extraordinary vehicle from the Italian State Railways (FS) that no Era IV layout should be without. With its yellow paint scheme and distinctive rectangular radiator grille, it brings Italian railroad charm and authentic flair to your tracks.

A Classic on the Tracks—the Fiat 500 as a Railroad Vehicle

Converting the well-known Fiat 500 into a railcar was a practical solution for inspection and maintenance trips along the tracks. Compact, lightweight, and maneuverable—these vehicles enabled rapid deployment for track inspections and minor repair work. Rivarossi has recreated this special variant in H0 scale with great attention to detail.

Yellow paint scheme and distinctive front end

The eye-catching yellow paint scheme not only ensures accuracy to the prototype but also makes the railcar highly visible on the layout. The rectangular radiator grille is characteristic of the modified versions from this era and has been faithfully reproduced to scale. The result is a harmonious overall appearance that enriches any scene involving track construction or maintenance.

Perfect for Supporting Roles with Impact

Whether parked on a siding, at a railroad crossing, or in a small depot—this draisine brings your layout to life with an authentic touch of Italian railroad practice. Due to its small size (length over buffers: 36 mm), the model is particularly well-suited for use in dioramas or as an eye-catcher on secondary layouts.

For collectors and detail enthusiasts

The Rivarossi Fiat 500 handcar is not just a treasure for operational model railroaders. Collectors and enthusiasts of unusual vehicles will also find this model to be a charming and historically interesting piece. Its meticulous craftsmanship and unique prototype make it a true collector’s item.

Available now—add a special highlight

With the Rivarossi HR9005 Fiat 500 Draisine, you can add a rare and extraordinary vehicle to your H0 layout. Now available in the model train shop—secure this piece of Italian railway history!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad Company: FS
• Type: Other
• Yellow color scheme
• Length over buffers: 36 mm
• Power system: 2L direct current (DC)
• FS, Fiat 500 handcar with rectangular radiator grille
• Digital: no
• Sound: no

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: FS
• Era: IV
• Color: Yellow
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2026
• Type: Railcar

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.