Roco 56248 Talbot-Schotterwagen, DRG, Ep. II

Roco 56248 Talbot Ballast Car, DRG, Era II – Scale-Accurate Freight Car for Historic Train Sets

The Roco 56248 Talbot Ballast Car from the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) brings a classic piece of railroad history to your model railroad layout. With its authentic color scheme and precise H0-scale reproduction, this ballast car blends seamlessly into Era II train formations—a time when the railroad landscape underwent fundamental changes and standardized freight cars dominated the scene.

A faithful replica for track construction

In real-world railway operations, Talbot ballast cars were primarily used for the transport and precise unloading of track ballast. Thanks to their sturdy construction and well-thought-out functionality, they were a central component of every track-laying fleet. This model impressively captures this technical significance and brings it to life on the layout with the finest model-building quality.

The compact length of 79 mm over buffers makes the car particularly versatile—whether as a single unit or integrated into large construction trains and work sets.

Fine engravings and high-quality printing

Roco prioritizes high attention to detail in this model: precise engravings, crisp printing, and realistic coloring in DRG brown give the Talbot ballast car a convincing appearance. The typical styling and proportions of Era II have been faithfully reproduced, making it an indispensable part of any historically accurate layout.

Collectors and enthusiasts of early railway eras particularly appreciate this authenticity—as do model railroaders who wish to realistically depict construction or freight transport scenes from the period between 1920 and 1945.

Versatile Applications in Freight Train Operations

Whether as part of a historic construction train or in combination with other Era II freight cars—the Roco 56248 Talbot ballast car offers a wide range of applications. Thanks to its true-to-scale design and excellent build quality, it is a valuable addition to any H0 layout with a historical focus.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: II
• Color: Brown
• Railroad Company: DRG
• Length over buffers: 79 mm

Specs:

• Type: Freight cars
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DRG
• Rail Company: DRG
• Era: II
• Type: Freight cars
• Era: II
• Color: Brown
• News: 2016

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (6.65 MB)

Further links:

• Print View

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