NEW Roco 6600473 H0 2er Set Schiebeplanenwagen SNCF Ep.IV-V
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Roco 6600473 H0 2er Set Schiebeplanenwagen SNCF Ep.IV-V Product Details
Roco 6600473 H0 2-Piece Set of Rils SNCF Sliding-Tarpaulin Freight Cars, Era IV–V
Would you like to expand your H0 model railroad with versatile freight cars based on authentic French prototypes? The Roco 2-Car Set of Rils-Class Sliding-Tarpaulin Freight Cars brings a variety of freight traffic from Eras IV and V to your layout. The two four-axle cars from the French National Railway Company (SNCF) are particularly striking thanks to their differently colored tarps, which create a lively and varied appearance. Whether as an addition to an existing freight train or as part of a longer car series—this set offers numerous possibilities for realistic model railroad layouts.
Two four-axle sliding-tarpaulin cars based on French prototypes
Sliding-tarpaulin cars are designed to transport a wide variety of goods that must be protected from the elements during transit. They are used, for example, for industrial goods and palletized cargo, and their design allows for flexible loading and unloading.
The Roco car set includes two four-axle sliding-tarpaulin cars of the SNCF’s Rils class. Their classification under Epochs IV and V makes these models an interesting addition to historical freight train formations based on French prototypes.
Differently Colored Tarps for a Varied Train Appearance
The distinctive feature of this two-piece set is the differently colored tarps. This makes the two cars visually distinct from one another and adds variety to the train formation. Especially in longer freight trains, such color variations contribute to a varied and realistic overall impression.
The two cars can be used together or combined with other suitable freight cars. Together with a matching SNCF freight locomotive, they create a harmonious train formation that depicts French rail freight transport from Eras IV and V on your model railroad layout.
Versatile Applications in Freight Transport
The sliding-tarpaulin cars are ideal for mixed freight trains and longer transport formations. When combined with open freight cars, covered cars, or additional sliding-tarpaulin cars, you can assemble varied train formations.
This set is also an interesting choice for collectors of French model trains. The two cars add typical SNCF freight vehicles to your fleet and offer a wide range of possibilities for prototypical layout operation.
Technical Specifications and Compatibility
The Roco sliding-tarpaulin car set is designed for H0 scale and intended for analog DC operation. The NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics allow for connection to compatible model railroads and facilitate the formation of harmonious trains.
With a total length of 458 mm over buffers for both cars, the set is particularly well-suited for extending longer freight trains. A compatible AC wheel set is available as an accessory for use on an AC layout. Please check compatibility with your existing track and wheel system before making any modifications.
An attractive addition for collectors and model railroaders
The Roco 2-Car Set is designed for model railroaders who want to build historic freight trains based on French designs, as well as for collectors of European freight cars. The different tarp colors add a distinctive visual touch and effectively break up longer car formations.
Whether as part of a mixed freight train or as an addition to a French freight car fleet—the two sliding-tarpaulin cars offer numerous combination possibilities and bring extra variety to your H0 model railroad layout.
Roco 6600473 – French Sliding-Tarpaulin Cars for Your H0 Layout
With the Roco 2-piece set of SNCF Rils sliding-tarpaulin freight cars, you can expand your fleet with two four-axle freight cars from Eras IV and V. The differently colored tarps, the close-coupling mechanism, and the versatile usage options make this set a perfect addition to historic freight train formations.
Expand your collection with these French sliding-tarpaulin freight cars and create varied freight trains on your model railroad layout. Whether on the main line or in the freight yard—this Roco set brings more variety and French railroad flair to your H0 tracks!
Contents:
- 2 four-axle sliding-tarpaulin freight cars, Rils class, SNCF
Features:
- Gauge: H0
- Era: IV–V
- Railroad company: SNCF
- Car set: 2-piece
- Tarpaulins in various colors
- Coupler: NEM 362 shaft with close-coupling mechanism
- AC wheel set available as an accessory
- Power system: DC analog
- Length over buffers: 458 mm for the entire set
- Suitable for historic freight trains from Eras IV and V
- Can be combined with compatible H0 freight locomotive models and other freight cars
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.