NEW Roco 6200328 H0 Personenwagen Centoporte 1./2. Klasse Ep.V-VI

Roco 6200328 H0 Centoporte Passenger Car, 1st/2nd Class, FS Ep. V–VI – Historic Italian passenger railcar of the ABz class

Would you like to add a historic Italian passenger car to your H0 model railroad layout—one that combines two classes of service in a single car? The Roco 6200328 Centoporte 1st and 2nd Class Passenger Car brings a distinctive passenger car from the Italian State Railways to your model railroad tracks. The ABz-class model is depicted in its historical operating condition, making it an interesting addition for enthusiasts of Italian railway rolling stock. The combination of first and second class, in particular, makes this car a versatile addition to suitable passenger train formations. The interior furnishings enhance the model’s design, while the length over buffers of 205 mm provides a good reference for assembling a train set. Thanks to the NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics, the car can be coupled with other compatible vehicles. In addition, it is possible to retrofit interior lighting. This makes the Roco Centoporte suitable both for collectors of historic Italian passenger cars and for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to specifically expand their existing fleet with another car variant.

Prototype: Centoporte passenger car of the Italian State Railways

The Roco 6200328 replicates a 1st- and 2nd-class passenger car of the ABz class of the Italian State Railways. The designation “Centoporte” identifies the type of car depicted, while the class designation “ABz” describes the specific variant of the passenger car. Because it is associated with the FS, the model is of particular interest to railroad enthusiasts who collect Italian passenger cars or wish to display them on their model railroad layout.

A key feature of this model is its depiction in its historical operating condition. This allows the car to be specifically presented as a historic passenger car and integrated into a suitable train formation. The combination of first and second class distinguishes it from a purely second-class car and makes it an interesting addition to a diverse fleet of cars. Collectors who seek to include different car types and classes can specifically expand their collection with the Centoporte.

First and Second Class in a Single Car

The design as a 1st- and 2nd-class passenger car is a distinctive feature of the Roco 6200328. With its class designation ABz, the model can be clearly identified within the Italian passenger car fleet. For model railroading enthusiasts who wish to represent different car classes in a set, this version offers an interesting addition.

The car can be used in combination with other suitable passenger cars, thereby adding variety to a passenger train set. Its affiliation with the Italian State Railways allows for specific use in a fleet modeled after Italian railways. At the same time, the historical design makes the model appealing to collectors who wish to add another distinctive FS car to their collection.

Historical operating condition for a unique model design

The Roco Centoporte is offered in a historical service condition. This feature defines the model’s intended representation and makes it an interesting choice for collectors of historical passenger railcars. As a car of the ABz class, this design combines first- and second-class accommodations with its affiliation with the Italian State Railways.

Whether on a model railroad layout or in a display case, this passenger car can be displayed as a standalone vehicle or incorporated into a suitable passenger train set. Thanks to its clear affiliation with the FS and the ABz class, you can specifically incorporate this model into your collection. This allows you to add another Italian passenger car variant to your fleet without compromising the unified theme of your collection.

With interior details and a length of 205 mm over the buffers

The Roco 6200328 comes equipped with interior detailing. This feature enhances the model’s design and creates a more finished look when viewing the car. The interior detailing really comes into its own when the car is displayed at a station or as part of a passenger train.

The length over buffers is 205 mm. This measurement is helpful when planning a passenger train formation, as it allows for better consideration of the train’s total length. The specified car length can also be incorporated into the planning of station tracks and storage areas. Thus, the model provides a concrete basis for assembling a suitable train set on your H0 model railroad layout.

Retrofittable interior lighting – Customization options

Would you like to add interior lighting to your historic Centoporte? The Roco 6200328 is designed for retrofitting interior lighting. The recommended lighting is the Roco interior lighting with part number 40420. This is not included as standard equipment with the car and can be added separately as needed.

This retrofit option gives you the freedom to customize the model according to your own ideas. The existing interior furnishings serve as a foundation for further customization of the car’s interior. Since the model is designed for analog DC operation, the planned addition can be taken into account when selecting further equipment.

NEM 362 Coupler with Short-Coupler Kinematics

To connect with other compatible passenger cars, the Roco Centoporte features NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics. This allows compatible couplers to be used to integrate the car into a suitable passenger train formation. The close-coupling kinematics facilitate a tight connection between the cars and make it easier to assemble a suitable train set.

The model is designed for analog DC operation. To convert it to a suitable H0 AC system, the AC replacement wheel set with part number 40196 is recommended. This provides a practical option for adapting the wheel sets. Before use on an AC layout, the necessary conversion should be taken into account.

A Perfect Addition to Italian Passenger Train Sets

The Roco 6200328 is particularly well-suited for H0 model railroads with a focus on Italian railway rolling stock. As a historic 1st- and 2nd-class passenger car, it adds a variant of the ABz class to the existing fleet. Its affiliation with the Italian State Railways makes the model an interesting choice for collectors and model railroaders who wish to specifically expand their collection with FS rolling stock.

Thanks to its interior fittings, the retrofittable interior lighting, and the NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics, the car offers various options for customized use on the model railroad layout. Its length over buffers of 205 mm can be taken into account when assembling suitable passenger train formations. This makes the Centoporte a versatile addition to historical passenger rail transport in model railroading.

Roco 6200328 – Historic Centoporte for Your H0 Collection

The Roco 6200328 H0 Centoporte 1st- and 2nd-class passenger car combines its affiliation with the Italian State Railways with a depiction of its historical operating condition. As a car of the ABz class, it adds a distinctive Italian passenger car to your existing fleet. The included interior furnishings, the length over buffers of 205 mm, and the NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics make this model an interesting addition to suitable passenger train formations.

The option to retrofit interior lighting using the Roco Interior Lighting 40420 provides additional design flexibility. The specified conversion option with the AC replacement wheel set 40196 is also of interest for layout planning. If you’d like to expand your H0 model railroad with a historic Italian passenger car featuring first- and second-class sections, the Roco Centoporte is an attractive choice. Add the ABz-class passenger car to your collection and bring a distinctive car from the Italian State Railways to your model railroad tracks!

Note on the era specifications: The product description lists Era V–VI, while the technical data specifies Era IV–V.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV–V
• Railroad Company: FS
• Power System: DC Analog
• Interior Lighting: Can be retrofitted
• Length over buffers: 205 mm
• Operational condition as a historic car
• Equipped with interior fittings
• Coupler: NEM 362 shaft coupler with KK kinematics
• Interior lighting part number: 40420
• AC wheel set part number: 40196

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