NEW Roco 6600435 H0 2er Set Schiebeplanenwagen SNCB Ep.VI

Roco 6600435 H0 Set of 2 Sliding-Tarpaulin Freight Cars, SNCB Era VI – Belgian Freight Cars for Prototype-Accurate Block Trains

Would you like to expand your H0 model railroad layout with Belgian freight cars and assemble a prototypical block train from the modern railway era? The Roco 6600435 2-Piece Set of SNCB Sliding-Tarpaulin Freight Cars offers you two Shimmns-class freight cars for model railroad operation in Era VI. These two cars from the Belgian State Railways are particularly appealing to model railroaders who value a varied composition of modern freight trains. A key feature of this set is that it is specifically designed for block trains. This allows you to use the two cars to supplement an existing train set or to include them when assembling a longer freight train. With a total length over buffers of 276 mm, this two-car set offers a compact addition to your model railroad collection. The NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics allow for the use of compatible couplers and ensure a seamless connection with other compatible freight cars.

Prototype: Sliding-tarpaulin freight cars of the Belgian State Railways

The Roco car set depicts two sliding-tarpaulin freight cars of the Shimmns class from the Belgian State Railways. The models are classified as Era VI and thus fit into a modern depiction of European rail transport. Due to their shared design and affiliation with the SNCB, these two cars are particularly well-suited for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to specifically expand their freight car fleet with Belgian vehicles.

The class designation “Shimmns” identifies the depicted car type. The set includes two matching cars, providing you with a uniform group of vehicles. This combination ensures a harmonious overall appearance, especially when assembling longer freight trains. The version designed for the Belgian State Railways also makes this set an interesting addition for collectors of international freight cars from Era VI.

Set of Two Shimmns-Class Sliding-Tarpaulin Freight Cars

The Roco 6600435 set contains two Shimmns-type sliding-tarpaulin freight cars. Both models belong to the SNCB and are intended for Era VI. By combining them in a single set, you receive two cars of the same type that can be used together and are suitable for expanding existing freight train formations.

Combining two cars is particularly practical if you want to systematically expand your car fleet. You can couple the two models together in a train formation or include them when planning a longer freight train formation. Thus, the set provides a suitable foundation for model railroaders who wish to use modern Belgian freight cars on their H0 layout.

Suitable for block trains in Era VI

A specifically noted feature of the Roco 6600435 is its suitability for block trains. This makes the set particularly well-suited for use when assembling longer freight train formations. The two sliding-tarpaulin cars can be used together and add another SNCB variant to compatible car formations.

This feature is particularly appealing to model railroaders who focus on modern freight transport. Instead of displaying individual freight cars on their own, you can use both models as part of a more extensive train formation. Their classification as Era VI helps you periodize your layout and assemble a collection of matching Belgian freight cars.

Short-coupler kinematics for seamless car coupling

Both sliding-tarpaulin freight cars feature NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics. This allows for the use of compatible couplers to connect the models to each other and to other compatible freight cars. The close-coupling kinematics facilitate a tight car connection and ensure a harmonious appearance within a train formation.

With a total length over buffers of 276 mm, this two-car set can be incorporated into your freight train planning. This length is particularly helpful when you want to combine multiple cars and adjust the total length of your train formation. This allows the set to be flexibly integrated into a suitable H0 freight train formation.

DC version with AC conversion option

The Roco 6600435 is factory-set for analog DC operation. For model railroading enthusiasts with a compatible H0 AC layout, a matching AC wheel set with part number 40196 is listed. This provides the option to convert the model accordingly.

Before operating the locomotive on an AC system, the necessary conversion using the appropriate replacement wheel set should be performed. The NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics round out the features and allow for the use of suitable couplers within the respective model railroad environment.

With permission from NMBS Train World

The Roco 6600435 is offered with permission from NMBS Train World. Consequently, the representation of the prototype is expressly linked to this authorization. For collectors interested in Belgian railway rolling stock, this detail is an additional highlight of the set.

Together with its assignment to the SNCB, the Shimmns class, and Era VI, this results in a clearly defined model configuration for modern freight transport. The two cars can be displayed as a single unit and, thanks to their specified suitability for block trains, are particularly well-suited for larger freight train formations.

Roco 6600435 – A Perfect Addition to Belgian Freight Trains

The Roco 6600435 H0 2-Car Set of SNCB Sliding-Tarpaulin Freight Cars, Era VI, combines two Shimmns-class freight cars into a single formation. The design for the Belgian State Railways, its suitability for block trains, and the NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics make this set an interesting addition to modern freight train formations.

With a total length over buffers of 276 mm, this two-car set can be incorporated into the planning of your model railroad trains. Thanks to the option to retrofit with the AC replacement wheel set 40196, model railroaders with a compatible AC power system can also prepare these cars for use. If you’d like to expand your H0 fleet with two Belgian sliding-tarpaulin freight cars, this Roco set is a great choice. Add the SNCB sliding-tarpaulin freight cars to your freight train formation and bring more variety to the modern freight traffic on your model railroad layout!

Contents:

• 2 Shimmns-type sliding-tarpaulin freight cars from the Belgian National Railways (SNCB)

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Suitable for block trains
• Railroad company: SNCB
• Power system: DC Analog
• Length over buffers: 276 mm
• Courtesy of NMBS Train World.
• Coupler: NEM 362 shaft coupler with KK kinematics
• AC wheel set part number: 40196

Further links:

• Print View

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