NEW Roco 6600241 H0 2er Set Postwagen PTT grün Ep.IV

Roco 6600241 H0 2-Piece Set: Z-5 PTT Parcel Car, Green – Era IV

Would you like to authentically recreate classic Swiss postal service on your H0 model railroad layout and expand your train formations with two exceptional cars? With the Roco 6600241 car set featuring two four-axle Z-5 parcel and mail cars from the Swiss PTT, you can bring an interesting piece of Swiss railway and postal history to your model railroad tracks.

The two green mail cars impress with their distinctive design, the modern postal logo, and numerous intricate details. Particularly interesting is the combination of one car from the first production series and one from the second. In this way, Roco reproduces two different versions of these special Swiss mail cars.

Freestanding handrails and cables, as well as openwork guardrails, highlight the high level of detail. With a total length of 466 mm over buffers and short-coupler kinematics, the cars are ideal for prototypical mail and passenger train formations.

Swiss Postal Rail Transport – The History of the PTT

For many decades, the railroad played an important role in the transport of letters, packages, and other mail within Switzerland.

The Swiss Postal, Telephone, and Telegraph Service—PTT for short—used special mail cars designed to transport large volumes of mail.

Rail transport enabled reliable and economical delivery, particularly between major cities and key mail sorting centers.

The PTT as a Key Component of Swiss Rail Transport

For a long time, the PTT was responsible for postal, telephone, and telegraph services in Switzerland.

With the growing volume of parcels and the increasing importance of modern logistics, new demands were placed on rail transport.

In addition to traditional rail mail cars, vehicles specifically designed for parcel transport were therefore also put into service.

The four-axle Z-5-type mail cars are among these interesting specialty vehicles and symbolize the modernization of Swiss mail transport.

The Z-5 Parcel-Mail Car – A Swiss Special-Purpose Car with a Rich History

The Z-5 mail cars were developed for the transport of parcels and other mail items.

The Swiss PTT procured a total of 20 cars in two production series, which were manufactured by the company Josef Meyer Rheinfelden (JMR).

The first series was built in 1988, and the second followed in 1991.

First production series from 1988

In 1988, ten vehicles with numbers 571 through 580 were built.

These vehicles were part of a new generation of modern parcel and mail cars tailored to the requirements of Swiss postal traffic.

The four-axle design and spacious interior allowed for use in regular mail transport.

Second production series from 1991

In 1991, another ten cars with numbers 581 through 590 followed.

These vehicles were also manufactured by Josef Meyer Rheinfelden and supplemented the PTT’s existing fleet.

Both series utilized bogies supplied by SIG, whose design bore similarities to the bogies of the Swiss Standard Class IV railcars.

With the Roco 6600241, you’ll receive an interesting model set combining both production series.

Two Different Production Series in One Car Set

A special feature of the Roco 6600241 H0 mail car set is the combination of one car from the first series and one from the second series.

This creates a varied and historically interesting group of cars.

For collectors of Swiss railway rolling stock, this set offers special appeal, as both production series can be displayed together.

Both cars feature the modern Post logo

Both models feature the modern Swiss Post logo.

Combined with the green color scheme, this creates a distinctive look characteristic of Swiss postal service operations.

The design makes the cars an attractive focal point within a historic train formation.

Intricate model design with numerous details

In creating these two parcel mail cars, Roco places great emphasis on a prototypical design.

In particular, the freestanding handrails and wiring ensure a lifelike representation of the cars.

The finely crafted components highlight the technical character of these special Swiss postal vehicles.

Freestanding handrails and cables

The models feature freestanding handrails and wiring, which significantly enhance their appearance.

These delicate details really come into their own, especially upon close inspection.

The separately rendered components lend the cars additional depth and support the true-to-prototype design.

Openwork running boards

Another highlight is the openwork running gear.

This delicate design contributes to a particularly realistic appearance.

Compared to solidly rendered components, the openwork grilles appear significantly more delicate and underscore the high-quality model design.

Recreating typical Swiss mail trains from Era IV

The two parcel-mail cars are ideal for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to depict Swiss railway operations of the late 1980s.

Mail cars were used in regular rail service both in suitable passenger train formations and in special mail trains.

This opens up numerous interesting possibilities for prototypical train formations.

Mail Cars in Passenger Trains

One interesting application is combining the parcel and mail cars with suitable Swiss passenger cars.

In particular, SBB cars from that era make a perfect complement.

This allows you to recreate typical train formations that included mail transport.

All-Mail Trains

The two Z-5 cars are also ideal for depicting special mail trains.

When combined with other suitable mail cars, they create a varied train formation.

Such trains really come into their own on layouts featuring larger stations, mail loading points, and freight handling areas.

Matching Swiss locomotives for the PTT mail cars

The Roco 6600241 car set can be combined with various locomotives from the Swiss Federal Railways.

Of particular interest are locomotive series that were used in Swiss passenger and mail service in the late 1980s.

Prototype-Accurate Train Formations

The following locomotives, for example, are ideal for suitable train formations:

• SBB Re 4/4 II – versatile Swiss electric locomotive
• SBB Re 4/4 III – powerful locomotive for a variety of train services
• SBB Re 6/6 – six-axle electric locomotive for heavy-duty service
• Other suitable SBB locomotives from the late Era IV

With additional mail cars and suitable passenger cars, you can create a variety of Swiss train formations.

NEM coupling box with close-coupling kinematics

Both cars feature a NEM 362-compliant coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics.

This feature allows for the use of suitable model railroad couplers and supports a prototypical car spacing.

This creates a harmonious appearance, especially when combined with other mail or passenger cars.

Flexibly combinable with other H0 cars

Thanks to the standardized coupler well, the cars can be coupled with numerous compatible H0 vehicles from various manufacturers.

This allows you to integrate the set into existing train formations as well as assemble new mail trains.

Compatibility with H0 two-wire DC systems

The Roco 6600241 Parcel and Mail Car Set is designed for H0 two-wire DC systems.

As non-motorized cars, the models do not require their own drive unit or digital decoder.

The cars can be used on compatible analog and digital two-wire systems.

Conversion for AC systems possible

For use on suitable H0 AC systems, the appropriate Roco AC wheel set with part number 40196 is listed.

By replacing the wheel sets, the cars can be adapted for use on suitable three-wire track systems.

Before conversion, the specific track conditions and the compatibility of the wheel sets should be taken into account.

466 mm total length – Two impressive Swiss postal cars

The two-car set has a total length of 466 mm over the buffers.

The elongated car bodies emphasize the character of modern parcel and mail cars and create an impressive appearance.

Especially when combined with other Swiss mail and passenger cars, they form an attractive train set.

Ideal for train stations and mail loading points

Both cars are excellent for creating realistic station scenes.

A mail loading track, a freight handling area, or a larger Swiss train station offer suitable settings.

The models can also be effectively displayed on siding tracks or while preparing a mail train.

A special collector’s set for fans of Swiss railways

The Roco 6600241 is aimed specifically at model railroaders interested in historic Swiss mail cars and railroad operations from Era IV.

The combination of one car from the first production series and one from the second makes the set particularly attractive.

The modern “Post” lettering, the freestanding handrails and cables, as well as the open-work footrests, further enhance the set’s collector’s value.

For model railroaders with a Swiss H0 layout, this car set offers an interesting way to depict historic mail service in a variety of ways.

Roco 6600241 – Two Swiss PTT Mail Cars with a Special History

With the Roco 6600241 H0 2-Car Set of Type Z-5 Parcel Mail Cars from the Swiss PTT, you can expand your collection with two iconic vehicles from Swiss postal service history.

The combination of both production series, the green color scheme with the modern postal logo, and the numerous intricate details make this set an attractive addition to Era IV model railroad layouts.

Thanks to the NEM coupler shaft with close-coupling kinematics, the cars can be flexibly combined with suitable Swiss locomotives as well as other mail and passenger cars.

Bring historic Swiss postal service to life on your model railroad layout! Get the Roco 6600241 car set featuring two PTT parcel mail cars of the Z-5 type in our model railroad shop and add two exceptional Swiss specialty cars to your H0 collection.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Roco
• Item Number: 6600241
• Product: Set of 2 PTT Parcel and Mail Cars, green
• Car Type: Four-axle parcel and mail car
• Car Type: Z-5
• Railroad Company / Operator: Swiss PTT
• Gauge: H0
• Scale: 1:87
• Era: IV
• Power system: DC analog / two-wire DC
• Two-car mail car set
• One car from the first production series of 1988
• One car from the second production series from 1991
• Both cars in green livery
• Both cars feature the modern postal logo
• Prototype-based design of Swiss parcel mail cars
• Freestanding handrails
• Freestanding cables
• Openwork guardrails
• Four-axle car design
• Prototype manufacturer: Josef Meyer Rheinfelden (JMR)
• Prototype bogies by SIG
• Coupler: Schacht, compliant with NEM 362
• With close-coupling kinematics
• AC wheel set for possible conversion: Roco 40196
• Overall length over buffers: 466 mm
• Suitable for compatible H0 two-wire DC systems
• With appropriate wheelset conversion, also usable with compatible H0 AC systems
• Compatible with suitable Swiss locomotives from Era IV
• Ideal for historic mail trains and matching passenger train formations
• An interesting addition to Swiss rail stations and mail loading points
• An attractive collector’s set for enthusiasts of historic Swiss mail cars

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