Tillig 17926 “FRICO Leeuwarden” refrigerated car, retired from the NS, Era III

Tillig 17926 “FRICO Leeuwarden” refrigerated car, retired from the NS, Era III Product Details

Description

Tillig 17926 Refrigerated Car “FRICO Leeuwarden,” operated by the NS, Era III

The Tillig 17926 “FRICO Leeuwarden” refrigerated car is a high-quality model that impressively depicts international freight transport of Era III on your TT layout. Operated by the Dutch State Railways (NS), this car—with its eye-catching lettering and fine detailing—brings an authentic piece of European railway history to the 1:120 scale.

True to the prototype in paint scheme and lettering

The design of the refrigerated car is typical of the 1950s and 1960s: clearly structured surfaces, precise lettering, and realistic coloring characterize the model. The printed advertisement for the company “FRICO Leeuwarden” lends the car additional historical charm and makes it a special eye-catcher in Era III freight traffic.

Technically optimized for TT operation

With a length over buffers (LOB) of 81 mm, the car fits perfectly into existing TT train formations. The coupler mount and close-coupling kinematics enable safe and realistic operation—even on tight curves. The solid construction and precise manufacturing make the model both operationally reliable and durable.

European freight transport history on the layout

Cars such as the “FRICO Leeuwarden” refrigerated car were used in many European countries to transport temperature-sensitive goods such as dairy products, meat, or cheese. Its operation under NS management in Era III exemplifies the cross-border transport of that time—and offers versatile application possibilities on international model railroad layouts.

Features:

• Era: III
• Gauge: TT
• Scale: 1:120
• Track gauge: 12 mm
• Length over buffers: 81 mm
• Coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism