NEW Roco 6600496 H0 Holztransportwagen Laaprs ÖBB RCW Ep.VI #1

Roco 6600496 H0 Laaprs Timber Transport Car ÖBB RCW Ep. VI #1 – A highly detailed new design of a four-axle articulated stake car

Would you like to expand your H0 model railroad layout with a modern timber transport car from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)? The Roco 6600496 Laaprs timber transport car from ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon is an interesting addition to Era VI freight trains. As a new design, the model features a detailed loading area, accurately reproduced stanchions, and delicate grab handles at the ends of the car. Its design as a four-axle articulated stanchion car of the Laaprs type makes this car a special addition for collectors and model railroaders who wish to expand their freight car fleet with a distinctive vehicle type. With a length over buffers of 340 mm, the model has generous dimensions and can be incorporated into modern freight train formations. Thanks to the NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics, the car can be integrated into compatible freight train formations using suitable couplers.

Prototype: The Laaprs articulated stanchion car from ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon

The Roco 6600496 represents a four-axle Laaprs articulated stanchion car. The prototype is assigned to Rail Cargo Wagon and is intended for Era VI. This design is characterized by its stanchions and the correspondingly shaped loading area. These features define the car’s appearance and are reflected in the model’s design.

Because it is assigned to ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon, the model is suitable for H0 layouts focusing on Austrian freight traffic. The car can be incorporated into appropriate freight train formations and offers an interesting opportunity to expand your existing fleet with another car type. The Era VI version is a particularly attractive addition for collectors of modern Austrian freight cars.

New design with delicate grab handles and a detailed loading area

This model is a new design in which Roco has incorporated various characteristic features of the four-axle articulated stanchion car. Among the specifically noted details are the fine grab bars at the ends of the car, the detailed loading area, and the accurately reproduced stanchions.

The stanchions define the car’s design and contribute significantly to its distinctive appearance. Together with the sculpted loading area, this creates a prototype-accurate replica that clearly distinguishes itself from other types of freight cars. The delicate grab bars at the ends of the car also enhance the detailing and make the model particularly interesting upon closer inspection.

Timber-Haulage Cars for Modern Freight Train Formations

The Roco Laaprs is a fitting addition to model railroad layouts featuring modern Era VI freight trains. As a timber transport car, it offers a thematically interesting alternative to covered freight cars, open cars, and container cars. Its distinctive design allows for a varied mix of different freight vehicles.

The design as an articulated stanchion car from ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon makes the model particularly appealing for layouts with an Austrian railway theme. The car can be integrated into suitable freight train formations and can help expand the existing fleet with another vehicle type. No factory-specifications regarding a wood load are available for this model.

340 mm length over buffers and close-coupling kinematics

With a length over buffers of 340 mm, the Roco 6600496 has generous dimensions for use on an H0 model railroad layout. This length should be taken into account when planning a freight train formation, especially when combining multiple cars. This allows the total length of the train formation to be adjusted to fit the available track length.

For coupling with other suitable freight cars, the model features NEM 362 coupler sockets with close-coupling kinematics. This allows compatible couplers to be used to integrate the timber transport car into a suitable train formation. The close-coupling mechanism supports a tight connection between cars and ensures a harmonious appearance within the freight train formation.

DC version with AC conversion option

The Roco model is factory-set for analog DC operation. For use on a compatible H0 AC layout, an AC replacement wheel set with part number 40179 is specified. This provides a conversion option for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to operate the car on a suitable AC layout.

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

Variant #1 – Distinction from the Version with a Modified Service Number

The Roco 6600496 is designated as Variant #1 of the Laaprs timber transport car. Another version is available under item number 6600497. According to the product description, this variant differs in its modified car number.

This difference is particularly interesting for collectors who wish to include different versions of the four-axle articulated stake car in their collection. Both variants belong to the same model family and offer the opportunity to specifically expand one’s own fleet of cars. The designation as Variant #1 makes it easier to distinguish between the two versions.

A highly detailed addition to Austrian freight trains of Era VI

The Roco 6600496 H0 Laaprs ÖBB RCW Era VI timber transport car combines a characteristic freight car design with detailed modeling. The delicate grab bars at the ends of the car, the carefully designed loading area, and the accurately reproduced stanchions underscore the high standards of this new design. As it is assigned to ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon, the model is particularly suitable for model railroaders who want to depict modern Austrian freight trains and specifically expand their fleet.

With a length over buffers of 340 mm and short-coupler kinematics, the car can be integrated into suitable freight train formations. The option to retrofit with the AC interchangeable wheel set 40179 also provides compatibility with AC systems. If you’d like to expand your H0 model railroad collection with a modern articulated stanchion car featuring intricate details, the Roco Laaprs is the perfect choice. Add this new design to your freight car collection and bring a distinctive ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon to your model railroad tracks!

Features:

• New design!
• Gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Railroad Company: ÖBB
• Power System: DC Analog
• Length over buffers: 340 mm
• Four-axle articulated stake car, Laaprs type, from Rail Cargo Wagon.
• Delicate handrails at the ends of the car
• Detailed loading area
• Accurate reproduction of the stanchions
• Coupler: NEM 362 socket with KK kinematics
• AC wheel set part number: 40179

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