NEW Roco 6620242 H0 Postwagen PTT grün Ep.IV AC + Schlusslicht

Roco 6620242 H0 Parcel and Mail Car Z-5 PTT Green – Era IV AC with Digitally Controlled Tail Light

Would you like to enhance your Swiss mail trains on your H0 model railroad layout with an authentic special-purpose car and realistic tail lights? The Roco 6620242 Type Z-5 Parcel and Mail Car from the Swiss PTT brings a fascinating piece of Swiss postal history to your tracks. Featuring the classic green color scheme with a modern postal logo and a digitally controllable red tail light, this four-axle car is a particularly interesting addition to prototypical model railroading.

The model replicates a parcel post car from the first production series, which entered service with the Swiss Post, Telephone, and Telegraph Services in 1988. The finely openwork running grilles and the characteristic car shape underscore the appearance of this special postal vehicle.

As an AC version with an integrated on-board decoder, the Roco 6620242 is particularly well-suited for model railroaders with a compatible H0 three-wire track system. The red tail lights, which can be switched on from either end, allow for a realistic representation of the train’s rear and make the car an attractive addition to historic Swiss train formations.

Swiss Postal Rail Transport – The History of the PTT

For many decades, the railroad was an indispensable part of the Swiss postal system. Letters, packages, and other mail were transported between major cities, train stations, and distribution centers using special mail cars.

The Swiss Postal, Telephone, and Telegraph Service, or PTT for short, maintained its own fleet of mail cars for this purpose. With the increasing volume of parcels and the modernization of transport processes, high-performance special-purpose cars were needed.

The Z-5 parcel mail cars belong to this modern generation of vehicles and represent an interesting phase in Swiss rail and postal transport.

The first Z-5 production series from 1988

In 1988, the Swiss company Josef Meyer Rheinfelden (JMR) delivered ten Z-5 parcel and mail cars to the PTT. These vehicles were assigned car numbers 571 through 580.

The four-axle cars were developed to meet the requirements of parcel transport and were equipped with bogies manufactured by SIG. These bogies bore design similarities to those of the Swiss IV standard cars.

A second series followed in 1991 with an additional ten cars, which were numbered 581 through 590.

The Roco 6620242 depicts a car from the first production series and thus commemorates the modernization of Swiss postal logistics in the late 1980s.

Green PTT paint scheme with modern postal logo

A distinctive feature of the Roco parcel mail car is its classic green color scheme.

Combined with the modern postal logo, this creates a distinctive appearance that immediately evokes Swiss postal services of that era.

The elongated shape of the car emphasizes the functional character of the prototype. Unlike ordinary passenger cars, the Z-5 vehicles were specifically designed for the transport of parcels.

A real eye-catcher in Swiss train formations

Thanks to its striking design, the mail car stands out clearly from classic passenger and freight cars.

It creates a harmonious overall picture, especially when part of a train formation with other Swiss mail cars.

The car can also be effectively displayed on a siding, at a mail loading station, or within a larger train station.

Openwork running grilles for a particularly delicate design

Roco equips the parcel mail car with openwork grilles, which contribute to its prototypical design.

The finely crafted grilles give the model additional visual depth and make the corresponding components appear particularly realistic.

These details really stand out when viewed up close and underscore the special character of this Swiss specialty car.

Prototype-accurate reproduction of the historic mail car

The characteristic car design and the delicate running grilles make the Roco 6620242 an interesting model for discerning collectors.

The combination of historical design and modern model railroad technology ensures that the car looks great both on display and in active operation.

Digitally controllable red tail light on both sides

A special technical highlight is the red tail light on both ends.

The integrated on-board decoder allows the tail light to be controlled in digital operation.

This makes the car ideal as the last car of a Swiss postal train or a matching passenger train set.

Realistic train-end lighting for model railroad operation

In real-world railway operations, the red tail light marks the end of a train.

With the Roco Z-5 boxcar, you can authentically recreate this important feature on your H0 model railroad layout.

The red tail lights look particularly impressive in evening station scenes or during a journey through an atmospherically lit model railroad landscape.

The dual-sided design allows for additional flexibility with different train formations.

Power is drawn via the end axle bearings

Power for the lighting is supplied via the car’s end axle bearings.

This design facilitates power transmission from the wheel sets to the integrated vehicle electronics.

This allows the tail lights to be powered by the track current supply without requiring an additional current-carrying coupler to another car.

AC version for H0 three-wire track systems

The Roco 6620242 is specifically designed as an AC version and is therefore intended for use with compatible H0 three-wire track systems.

The integrated digital technology allows the tail lights to be controlled via a compatible digital control center.

As a non-motorized car, this model does not have its own drive mechanism. The electrical components are dedicated to the lighting function.

Digital lighting functions for varied train rides

The switchable tail lights offer added play value, especially for digitally operated model railroad layouts.

You can use the car as a train-tail car and activate the lighting to match the specific operating situation.

This makes it possible to recreate historic Swiss mail trains in an even more lifelike way.

Recreating Authentic Swiss Mail Trains from Era IV

The Roco Parcel and Mail Car is ideal for model railroaders who want to depict Swiss railway operations from the late 1980s.

The PTT used special mail cars to transport letters and packages. These cars were an important part of the transportation logistics of that era.

With the Roco 6620242, you can recreate corresponding mail train formations on your model railroad layout.

Ideal as the last car of a mail train

Thanks to its built-in red tail light, the car is particularly well-suited for use at the end of a train formation.

When combined with other parcel and mail cars, it creates an attractive Swiss mail train.

The red tail lights add an extra prototypical touch to the entire train formation.

A perfect complement to the Roco 6600241 Mail Car Set

An interesting addition is the Roco 6600241 two-car set featuring Z-5-type parcel and mail cars.

This set contains one car from the first production series and one from the second, allowing you to assemble a longer mail train.

The Roco 6620242 can be used as the illuminated trailing car. For joint operation on a three-wire layout, the DC cars in the add-on set require suitable wheel sets.

Matching Swiss locomotives for the PTT mail car

Various locomotives from the Swiss Federal Railways are suitable for a prototypical train formation.

Of particular interest are electric locomotives that were used in Swiss passenger and mail service during the late Era IV.

SBB Re 4/4 II as a classic passenger locomotive

The SBB Re 4/4 II is one of the best-known Swiss electric locomotives and was in service for decades hauling a wide variety of train types.

It is an excellent prototype for hauling suitable Swiss mail trains.

Other contemporary SBB locomotives can also be used to create varied train formations.

For use on an AC layout, the respective locomotive should, of course, be compatible with the corresponding three-wire system.

NEM coupling box with close-coupling kinematics

The Roco 6620242 features a NEM 362 coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics.

This allows for the use of compatible model railroad couplers to connect the car to other mail cars, passenger cars, or locomotives.

The close-coupling mechanism supports a realistic car spacing and ensures a harmonious appearance, especially in longer train formations.

Flexibly combinable with other H0 cars

Thanks to the standardized coupler mount, the mail car can be combined with numerous suitable H0 vehicles from various manufacturers.

This makes the model suitable both for expanding existing mail trains and for building new historic train formations.

Bring historic Swiss station scenes to life

The Roco Parcel and Mail Car is not only suitable for running on the track but is also ideal for creating historic station scenes.

Larger Swiss stations with mail loading tracks, freight handling areas, or adjacent post office buildings are particularly well-suited for this.

Here, the car can be depicted, for example, while being prepared for a mail train, during a shunting maneuver, or on a siding.

Atmospheric scenes with illuminated train tail lights

A particularly eye-catching effect is created when the parcel and mail car is positioned at the end of a prepared train with its red tail lights illuminated.

Especially when combined with illuminated platforms and a realistic nighttime setting, this creates a striking atmosphere.

This brings historic Swiss postal service to life as an integral part of your model railroad layout.

An attractive collector’s model for enthusiasts of Swiss mail cars

The Roco 6620242 is designed especially for model railroaders interested in historic Swiss railway vehicles and Era IV mail service.

The reproduction of the first Z-5 production series, the green color scheme with the modern postal logo, and the open-work running gear make this model an interesting addition to any relevant collection.

The digitally controllable tail lights expand its versatility and add to the fun.

This makes the car an attractive choice for both collectors and active model railroaders with a compatible AC layout.

Roco 6620242 – Swiss PTT Mail Car with Digital Tail Lights for AC Systems

With the Roco 6620242 H0 Type Z-5 parcel mail car from the Swiss PTT, you can add a distinctive special-purpose car from the Swiss postal service to your model railroad collection.

The classic green livery, the modern postal logo, and the finely openwork side grilles create a striking appearance.

In particular, the red tail lights—which can be digitally controlled on both sides—make this car an interesting addition to historic Swiss mail trains on H0 AC layouts.

Complete your Swiss mail trains with an exceptional tail car! Discover the Roco 6620242 PTT Parcel Mail Car in the AC version in our model railroad shop and add even more prototypical accuracy to your H0 layout with the switchable red tail light.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Roco
• Item Number: 6620242
• EAN: 9005033408817
• Product: PTT Parcel and Mail Car, green with tail light
• Car Type: Four-axle Parcel and Mail Car
• Car type: Z-5
• Operator: Swiss PTT (Postal, Telephone, and Telegraph Services)
• Gauge: H0
• Scale: 1:87
• Era: IV
• Version: First production series from 1988
• Prototype car numbers of the first series: 571–580
• Green color scheme with modern postal logo
• Openwork side rails
• Four-axle car design
• Prototype manufacturer: Josef Meyer Rheinfelden (JMR)
• Prototype bogies from SIG
• Power system: AC / alternating current
• Designed for compatible H0 three-wire track systems
• Integrated on-board digital decoder
• Red tail light, digitally controllable on both ends
• Current collection via front axle bearings
• Non-motorized mail car with electric tail light
• Coupler: NEM 362-compliant coupler housing
• With close-coupling mechanism
• Length over buffers: 233 mm
• Suitable for compatible H0 AC digital layouts
• Ideal as the last car of a Swiss mail train
• Compatible with suitable SBB locomotives from Era IV
• An interesting addition to the Roco Mail Car Set 6600241 with the appropriate wheel set modification
• Suitable for historic Swiss station scenes and mail loading points
• An attractive collector’s model for enthusiasts of Swiss railway mail cars

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