Tillig 14297 TT Offener Güterwagen Ommk(u), Bad.St.B., Ep. I

Tillig 14297 TT Offener Güterwagen Ommk(u), Bad.St.B., Ep. I Product Details

Description

14297 Ommk(u) Open Freight Car, Bad.St.B., Era I – A Classic of Baden’s Railway History

The Ommk(u) open freight car of the Baden State Railways (Bad.St.B.) is an authentic replica of an important mode of transport from early railroad history. With its classic design and historical details, it transports model railroad enthusiasts back to Era I (up to about 1925), when open freight cars played a central role in the transport of goods.

The Historical Prototype – Open Freight Cars in the Service of Industrialization

The Baden State Railways used open freight cars like the Ommk(u) to transport a wide variety of goods, including bulk cargo, construction materials, and agricultural products. Thanks to their robust construction and high capacity, these cars were indispensable for the growing industry and thriving trade in southern Germany.

Faithful Model Reproduction

The model impresses with its precise detailing, including intricately engraved wooden side walls and realistic lettering. The car’s reinforcements and fittings have been carefully reproduced to ensure a high degree of fidelity to the prototype. This model pays homage to the engineering artistry of that era and is a highlight on any model railroad layout.

Technical Features for Reliable Operation

The car is equipped with a coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism in accordance with the NEM standard, thus guaranteeing reliable operation in a train formation. Thanks to its short length of 83 mm, the car can be used without any problems even on tight curves and is ideally suited for operation on branch lines and main lines.

Versatile uses on the layout

The Ommk(u) can be used as part of a historic freight train, as well as individually or in combination with Era I steam locomotives. It blends seamlessly into various scenarios and ensures a realistic depiction of early railroad traffic.

Conclusion: An indispensable model for collectors and historical model railroads

With the Bad.St.B. Ommk(u) open freight car, you can bring a piece of Baden railway history to your model railroad layout. Its high level of detail and technical reliability make it a worthwhile investment for every railroad enthusiast.

Features:

• Gauge: TT
• Scale: 1:120
• Track gauge: 12 mm
• Era I
• Length over buffers: 83 mm
• Coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism
• Not suitable for children under 14 years of age
• Manufacturer: Tillig