NEW Roco 6600497 H0 Holztransportwagen Laaprs ÖBB RCW Ep.VI #2

Roco 6600497 H0 Laaprs ÖBB RCW Ep. VI #2 Timber Transport Car – 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? The Roco 6600497 Laaprs Timber Transport Car from ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon is an interesting addition to Era VI freight trains. The model depicts a four-axle articulated stanchion car and is offered as a new design. This version is particularly distinguished by the fine grab bars at the ends of the car, the detailed loading area, and the accurately reproduced stanchions. This makes the car ideal for model railroaders who wish to expand their freight car fleet with a specialized transport vehicle. With a length over buffers of 340 mm, the model has generous dimensions and can be incorporated into modern freight train formations. The NEM 362 coupling sockets with close-coupling kinematics allow for the use of compatible couplers and facilitate seamless integration into compatible train formations.

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

The Roco timber transport car is based on a four-axle articulated stake car of the Laaprs type. The prototype is assigned to Rail Cargo Wagon and is intended for representation of Era VI. The design, featuring stanchions and a correspondingly shaped loading area, defines the appearance of this freight car. Especially for a timber transport car, these design features are key elements of the prototype-accurate model design.

Because it is assigned to the ÖBB Rail Cargo fleet, the model is suitable for H0 layouts focusing on Austrian freight traffic. The car can be used to supplement an existing freight train formation and offers another way to diversify the fleet with different vehicle types. The Era VI version is a particularly interesting addition for collectors of modern Austrian freight cars.

New design with a detailed loading area and accurately reproduced stanchions

Roco offers the Laaprs as a new design and emphasizes several characteristic details in its construction. These include the delicate grab bars at the ends of the car, the detailed loading area, and the accurate reproduction of the stanchions. These elements help to recreate the typical design of the articulated stanchion car in H0 scale.

The stanchions are a defining feature of the car’s structure and highlight the unique design of this freight car. Together with the detailed loading area, the result is a model that visually stands out from other types of freight cars. The delicate grab bars at the ends of the car also add further details to the design, which are particularly noticeable upon closer inspection of the vehicle.

Timber Transport Car for Modern Freight Train Formations

As a timber transport car, the Roco Laaprs is a fitting addition to model railroads designed to depict various freight transport operations. Its design as an articulated stanchion car offers a change of pace from classic open or covered freight cars. Since it is classified as Era VI, the model can be integrated into a modern Austrian freight train formation.

The detailed loading area and the prototypically accurate stanchions define the car’s character. This makes the model ideal for model railroaders who pay attention to a variety of car types when assembling their freight trains. The specific version as the ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon “Laaprs” also makes the car appealing to collectors who wish to specifically expand their collection with modern Austrian freight cars.

340 mm length over buffers and close-coupling mechanism

The Roco 6600497 has a length over buffers of 340 mm. This dimension should be taken into account when planning a freight train composition, especially when combining multiple cars. This allows the total length of a train set to be adjusted to fit the available track length.

To connect with other compatible 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 freight train. The close-coupling kinematics support a tight connection between cars and ensure a harmonious appearance within the 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 in the respective model railroad system.

Variant #2 as a supplement to the version with a modified car number

Another note regarding this model concerns the variant with part number 6600496. According to the product description, this version differs due to a modified car number. The Roco 6600497 is thus designated as Variant #2 within this model family.

This note is particularly interesting for collectors who wish to include different versions of the Laaprs articulated stake car in their collection. The two part numbers allow the variants to be distinguished based on the specified change in road number. This enables collectors to specifically expand their own car fleet.

A highly detailed addition to Austrian freight trains of Era VI

The Roco 6600497 H0 Laaprs ÖBB RCW Era VI timber transport car combines the design of a four-axle articulated stake car 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 character of this new design. As it is assigned to ÖBB Rail Cargo Wagon, the car is particularly suitable for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to recreate modern Austrian freight trains.

With a length over buffers of 340 mm and NEM 362 coupler sockets featuring short-coupler kinematics, the model can be integrated into suitable freight train formations. The option to retrofit with the AC interchangeable wheel set 40179 also provides compatibility with AC power systems. If you’d like to expand your H0 freight car collection with a modern timber transport car featuring intricate details, the Roco Laaprs is an excellent choice. Add this new design to your collection and bring a distinctive articulated stanchion car from 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
• Item No. 6600496: Modified road number
• Coupler: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
• AC wheel set part number: 40179

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