Roco 6600470 H0 3er Set Güterwagen DRG Ep.II

Roco 6600470 H0 3er Set Güterwagen DRG Ep.II Product Details

Description

Roco 6600470 H0 3-Piece Set of DRG Freight Cars, Era II – Historic Freight Cars “Altona,” “Halle,” and “Breslau”

Would you like to authentically recreate the classic freight transport of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft on your H0 model railroad layout? The Roco 6600470 three-piece freight car set brings three characteristic car types from Era II to your tracks. The set consists of a Vwh “Altona” boxcar, an O “Halle” open freight car, and an Om “Breslau” open freight car with a brakeman’s cab. The boxcar is particularly interesting with its spoked wheels and movable sliding doors. Together, the three cars form a varied car group for historic DRG freight trains.

Prototype: Freight Transport of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft

During Era II, mixed freight trains were a common sight on German railways. Various types of freight cars were used to transport agricultural products, livestock, raw materials, and industrial goods. The Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft had an extensive fleet of freight cars, many of which still dated back to the era of the provincial railways. Characteristic classification districts such as “Altona,” “Halle,” and “Breslau” were used to systematically categorize different car types. The Roco Car Set captures this historical diversity and allows you to assemble a typical freight train from the Reichsbahn era on a 1:87 scale.

Vwh “Altona” livestock car with movable sliding doors

A special highlight of the Roco 6600470 is the Vwh “Altona” livestock car. In real life, livestock cars were used primarily for transporting live animals and featured a car body design specifically suited for this purpose. The Roco model features distinctive spoked wheels and movable sliding doors. This feature opens up interesting possibilities for creating historical loading and station scenes. This exceptional car really comes into its own, especially at a livestock loading ramp or within a mixed freight train.

“Halle” and “Breslau” Open Freight Cars

These two open freight cars round out the set with classic transport vehicles from historic rail freight operations. The O-class “Halle” car, based on its full-scale prototype, is suitable for various weather-resistant cargoes such as coal, bulk goods, or construction materials. The second open freight car belongs to the Om “Breslau” class and features a distinctive brakeman’s cab. This is a reminder of the era when freight trains were still equipped with hand-operated brakes and appropriately equipped cars played an important role. The combination of these two different open freight cars, together with the boxcar, creates a particularly varied train composition.

Model Design & Close-Coupling Mechanism

The Roco 6600470 freight car set is designed for H0 gauge at a scale of 1:87 and comes with wheel sets for DC two-wire operation. All three cars feature NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics. This allows for the use of compatible close couplers, which help maintain a harmonious car spacing within the train formation. The total length over buffers is 304 mm. For use on compatible AC center-wire systems, AC replacement wheel sets with part numbers 6560 and 6562 are provided.

Ideal addition to historic DRG freight trains

The three Roco freight cars are ideal for H0 model railroad layouts focused on the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft and Era II. They combine particularly well with other covered and open freight cars, stake cars, and historic freight train service cars. Classic DRG steam locomotives are ideal as matching locomotives for these trains. For example, the set pairs perfectly with the Roco BR 86 200, which is available as an analog model under item number 7100031 and in digital sound versions under 7110031 and 7120031. A historic loading ramp, a freight shed, or a livestock loading ramp also offer interesting possibilities for varied operational scenes.

A special car set for DRG collectors and freight train enthusiasts

The Roco 6600470 combines three different historic freight car designs into an attractive set from the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft. The movable sliding doors and spoked wheels of the boxcar, as well as the characteristic brakeman’s cab of the “Breslau” open-top car, give the set a special charm. This set is an interesting addition, especially for collectors of historic freight cars, enthusiasts of Era II, and model railroaders focused on classic Reichsbahn operations. Enrich your historic freight train with the Roco 6600470 car set and bring an authentic piece of German railway history to your H0 model railroad layout!

Contents:

• 1 boxcar, Type Vwh “Altona,” DRG
• 1 open freight car, Class O “Halle,” of the DRG
• 1 open freight car with a brakeman’s cab, Class Om “Breslau,” of the DRG

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: II
• Railroad company: DRG
• Car set with 3 different freight cars
• Car Types: Boxcars and open freight cars
• Classes: Vwh, O, and Om
• Class districts: Altona, Halle, and Breslau
• Covered freight cars with spoked wheels
• Covered freight cars with sliding doors
• Om “Breslau” open freight car with brakeman’s cab
• Power system: DC analog
• Coupler: NEM 362 with close-coupling kinematics
• AC interchangeable wheel sets: 6560 and 6562
• Overall length over buffers: 304 mm