NEW Roco 6240017 H0e Spantenwagen ÖBB Ep.IV

Roco 6240017 H0e Frame Car, ÖBB Era IV

Would you like to expand your H0e model railroad with an Austrian narrow-gauge passenger car featuring special prototype details? The Roco 6240017 frame car from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is an interesting addition to historical passenger trains of Era IV. This two-axle model of the Bi/s class features an umbra-gray undercarriage and, for the first time, a Webasto cutout on the car body. The design is based on cars that were based in the Waldviertel region. This compact passenger car thus brings a distinctive piece of Austrian narrow-gauge railway history to your model railroad layout.

Austrian Narrow-Gauge Rail Transport in the Waldviertel

Narrow-gauge railroads shaped regional passenger transportation in many parts of Austria. Especially in rural areas, they were an important part of the transportation infrastructure and connected smaller towns with regional centers. The ÖBB’s frame-type cars represent this time-honored form of rail transportation.

The Roco model replicates an Era IV version intended for cars based in the Waldviertel region. This makes the car particularly suitable for model railroaders who are building Austrian narrow-gauge layouts with a regional focus and wish to add a specific prototype variant to their fleet.

Special details: Umbra-gray undercarriage and Webasto cutout

A key feature of this Roco frame car is the umbra-gray undercarriage, which gives the model its distinctive appearance. Added to this is the Webasto cutout on the car body, implemented for the first time in this variant. Such specific design features make the model particularly interesting for collectors and enthusiasts of Austrian narrow-gauge vehicles.

The two-axle design and compact build are ideally suited for operation on H0e layouts. The car can be integrated into historic passenger trains and serves as a fitting complement to Austrian narrow-gauge locomotives and other passenger cars.

Versatile for use with historic H0e trains

The frame car is suitable for assembling regional ÖBB passenger trains in Era IV. When combined with other narrow-gauge cars, it creates a varied train set that can be used on rural routes, at small stations, or in an Austrian landscape with a Waldviertel flair.

This special version also offers added value for collectors: The umbra-gray undercarriage and the Webasto cutout distinguish this variant from other frame cars and provide additional variety in the model railroad fleet.

Technical Specifications and Compatibility

The Roco model is designed for H0e gauge and intended for analog DC operation. The in-house coupler allows it to be coupled with suitable narrow-gauge vehicles. With a length over the coupler of 92 mm, the car is also suitable for compact train formations and smaller model railroad layouts.

For a prototypical setup, we recommend pairing it with a matching H0e locomotive and other Austrian narrow-gauge passenger cars. This allows you to customize your historic train and recreate regional passenger service from Era IV on your layout.

An attractive addition for collectors and narrow-gauge enthusiasts

Whether you’re expanding an existing H0e layout or specifically collecting Austrian narrow-gauge vehicles—the Roco 6240017 frame car stands out thanks to its unique design. The combination of an umbra-gray undercarriage, Webasto cutout, and its association with the Waldviertel region makes it an interesting detail for an authentic model railroad layout.

Add this special ÖBB Spantenwagen to your fleet and create historic passenger trains with a regional flair. The compact car offers a wonderful way to showcase the diversity of Austrian narrow-gauge railroads on your H0e layout.

Roco 6240017 – Austrian Narrow-Gauge Railroad in Model Form

With the Roco frame car, you receive a two-axle H0e ÖBB passenger car in Era IV design. The umbra-gray undercarriage and the Webasto cutout on the car body—a first for this model—give the model its distinctive features. Its design, based on cars native to the Waldviertel region, makes it a fitting addition to historically accurate Austrian narrow-gauge trains.

Expand your collection with this special car variant and bring the regional passenger service of Austria’s narrow-gauge railroads to life authentically on your model railroad tracks!

Contents:

• 1 two-axle narrow-gauge frame car, class Bi/s

Features:

• Gauge: H0e
• Era: IV
• Class: Bi/s
• Railroad company: ÖBB
• Undercarriage: Umbra gray version
• Car Type: Two-axle narrow-gauge frame car
• Special feature: First model with a Webasto cutout on the car body
• Prototype: For cars based in the Waldviertel region
• Power system: DC analog
• Coupler: In-house coupler
• Length over coupler: 92 mm

Specs:

• Gauge: H0e
• Rail Company: ÖBB/BBÖ
• Era: IV
• Type: Passenger wagon
• Color: Green
• News: 2027

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