Tillig 77079 H0 Flatcar V Altona, DRG, Era II

Tillig 77079 H0 Flatcar V Altona, DRG, Era II Product Details

Description

Tillig 77079 H0 Livestock Car V Altona, DRG, Era II – Historic Livestock Transport in 1:87 Scale

Are you looking for a detailed freight car model for your Era II layout? The Tillig 77079 H0 “V Altona” boxcar from the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) brings authentic livestock transport history from the 1920s and 1930s to your model railroad tracks. With its classic wooden pen design and typical DRG lettering, this car is a genuine piece of railroad history—perfect for collectors and operational model railroaders alike.

Cattle Cars – Indispensable for Historical Livestock Transport

Cattle cars like the “V Altona” were primarily used in Era II for transporting small livestock and large animals—for example, to livestock markets or slaughterhouses. These distinctive cars, featuring ventilation slits and enclosed side walls, were a common sight on many freight trains of that era. Tillig has faithfully reproduced this specific prototype in H0 scale with meticulous attention to detail.

Compact design with precise detailing

At 96 mm over buffers, the car is pleasantly compact and is ideal for small layouts, stations with loading tracks, or rural scenarios. Despite its short length, the model is exceptionally detailed: the wood grain of the side walls, the authentic roof shape, and the historic DRG lettering create a harmonious overall appearance.

Equipped with a NEM-compliant coupler mount and close-coupling kinematics, the covered freight car can be easily integrated into train sets. This ensures smooth car transitions and reliable operation—both in yard service and on the main line.

For historic freight trains of the 1920s and 1930s

The “V Altona” is the ideal complement to covered freight cars, open cars, or Pwg escort cars from Era II. It looks particularly authentic in agricultural-themed trains or when used on transport runs to livestock markets, freight yards, or rural loading points.

A must-have for fans of the DRG and historic rail logistics

The Tillig 77079 covered freight car is an indispensable model for anyone who wants to realistically depict the early days of the railroad on their layout. With its historical prototype, meticulous model design, and high operational reliability, it is equally suited for display in a showcase or for active use on a model railroad layout. A charming piece of railroad history in a compact format!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era II
• Length over buffers: 96 mm
• Coupler mount and close-coupling mechanism