NEW Roco 6600359 H0 2er Set Gedeckte Güterwagen Gabs RTS Swietelsky Ep.VI
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Roco 6600359 H0 2er Set Gedeckte Güterwagen Gabs RTS Swietelsky Ep.VI Product Details
Roco 6600359 H0 Set of 2 Covered Freight Cars Gabs RTS Swietelsky Ep. VI – Highly Detailed Freight Car Set with Movable Loading Doors
Would you like to expand your H0 model railroad layout with modern covered freight cars from an Austrian railroad company? The Roco 6600359 2-Car Set featuring Gabs-type covered freight cars from RTS Swietelsky brings two four-axle Era VI freight cars to your model railroad tracks. Of particular interest is the design featuring movable loading doors, which offers the model additional possibilities for display and arrangement. The two cars complement modern freight trains and are ideal for model railroaders who wish to expand their collection with contemporary freight cars. With a combined length over buffers of 498 mm, this two-car set offers an attractive addition to longer freight train formations. Thanks to the close-coupling mechanism, the cars can be integrated into compatible train formations using suitable couplers. This gives you a freight car set that combines a modern design with practical features.
Prototype: Gabs-class covered freight cars operated by RTS Swietelsky
The Roco car set features two four-axle covered freight cars of the Gabs class, which are assigned to RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH. The models are designed for Era VI and thus represent modern rail transport. Covered freight cars form a distinct vehicle group in freight transport and complement the variety of different freight car types on a model railroad layout.
With the RTS Swietelsky version, the set establishes a specific connection to an Austrian railroad company. The two cars can be displayed as a paired unit or integrated into a larger freight train formation. This set is an interesting addition, particularly for collectors of modern freight cars and model railroaders with a focus on Austrian rail transport.
Two four-axle freight cars with movable loading doors
The Roco 6600359 consists of two covered Gabs-class freight cars. Both cars are four-axle and feature movable loading doors. This feature makes the set particularly stand out, as the doors can be moved, allowing for a variety of display options for the cars on the model railroad layout.
The movable loading doors also serve as an additional eye-catcher when displayed in a showcase. Combined with the four-axle design, this creates a distinctive freight car set representative of modern rail transport. For those who value detail, this set offers two cars whose movable elements go beyond a purely static display.
Short-coupler kinematics for harmonious freight train formations
The two Roco freight cars are equipped with NEM 362 coupler sockets and close-coupling kinematics. This allows for the use of compatible couplers to integrate the cars into suitable freight trains. The close-coupling mechanism ensures a tight connection between the cars and creates a cohesive appearance within a train formation.
With a total length over buffers of 498 mm, this two-car set can be included when assembling longer freight trains. The two cars can be used together or combined with other suitable freight cars. This allows the length of the train formation to be adapted to the available track layout and the desired display.
Designed for H0 DC systems and convertible to AC
The Roco 6600359 is factory-set for the DC system. The technical specifications indicate the DC Analog power system. For model railroaders operating a compatible H0 AC system with a center conductor, a suitable AC replacement wheel set with part number 40183 is listed.
This provides for a corresponding conversion option. Before use on an AC layout, the necessary conversion using the appropriate replacement wheel sets should be taken into account. The NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics also provide a suitable basis for using compatible couplers. This allows the set to be adapted to the specific requirements of the model railroad layout.
Modern freight cars for varied model railroad scenes
The Roco 6600359 is particularly well-suited for H0 layouts featuring Era VI freight trains. The two Gabs-class covered freight cars add a modern freight transport variant to the existing fleet. Its association with RTS Swietelsky gives the set a specific connection to the Austrian railway system.
The movable loading doors add an extra detail that stands out both during operation and when the set is on display. The four-axle design, close-coupling mechanism, and the option to convert to AC power make this set a versatile addition for model railroaders who wish to incorporate various types of freight cars into their train formations.
Roco 6600359 – Two covered freight cars as an attractive addition to your set
With the Roco 6600359 H0 2-Piece Set of Covered Freight Cars Gabs RTS Swietelsky Era VI, you receive two four-axle freight cars with movable loading doors and a total length over buffers of 498 mm. The models combine a modern real-world counterpart with features that are interesting both in operation and on display.
The NEM-362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics allow for integration into suitable freight train formations. A matching AC replacement wheel set is also included for AC systems. If you’d like to add two covered freight cars from modern Austrian rail transport to your H0 model railroad, this Roco set is an excellent choice. Enrich your freight car collection with the two-car Gabs set from RTS Swietelsky and add more variety to your model railroad layout!
Contents:
- 2 four-axle covered freight cars of the Gabs type from RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH
- Freight cars with movable loading doors
Features:
- Gauge: H0
- Era: VI
- Railroad company: RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH
- Power system: DC Analog
- Length over buffers: 498 mm
- Car set consisting of two 4-axle covered freight cars, Gabs class
- With movable loading doors
- Coupler: NEM 362 shaft coupler with KK kinematics
- AC wheel set part number: 40183
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.