Trix 24162 Behälter-Transportwagen Laabs, DB, Ep. IV

Trix 24162 Laabs Container Transport Car, DB, Era IV: Transport Car with Volkswagen History

The Trix 24162 Laabs container transport car is a precisely reproduced freight car in H0 scale that authentically reflects the industrial transportation history of the 1970s. This car was operated by the German Federal Railroad (DB) in Era IV and leased to Volkswagen AG (VW). The transport wagon is a double unit consisting of coupled Klms 440 wagons, formerly known as Rmrso 31, and was specially designed for transporting containers. With a length over buffers (LüP) of 282 mm, this model is a perfect addition to any H0 model railroad layout representing Era IV.

The prototype: The Laabs container transport wagon

In the 1970s, freight transport on the German Federal Railroad was a central pillar of industrial transport in Germany. The Laabs container transport car, as shown in the Trix 24162 model, was a double unit of open freight cars that was used especially for container transport. These cars were leased to Volkswagen AG, which used the transport containers to efficiently transport parts and materials between its plants. The wagons themselves were without hand brakes and were equipped with a special container carrying frame that transported the Volkswagen transport containers safely on the long DB routes.

The container wagons were often used in the course of increasing industrialization and automation in order to make the production process more efficient. In the 1970s, these wagons were a common sight on DB routes and played an important role in the logistics of large companies such as Volkswagen. The operating condition around 1971 is authentically reproduced in the model and thus offers a precise insight into the railroad history of this time.

Detailed reproduction from Trix

The model of the Trix 24162 container transport car is an outstanding example of the attention to detail and quality that Trix gives its models. The car is an exact replica of the prototype with numerous fine details, including the sprinkler system and the different numbering of the six loaded transport containers. Each transport container has its own company number, which not only makes the model visually more interesting, but is also a special highlight for collectors and model railroaders who value accuracy.

The containers are specially designed for the transportation of goods and materials and were regularly used in the Volkswagen AG factory halls. The Volkswagen transport containers are reproduced in great detail in this model and convey the industrial character of goods transportation in the 1970s. It is particularly striking that each of the six containers has an individual number, which gives the model additional authenticity.

Technical Details of the Trix 24162 Laabs Transport Car

The Trix 24162 container transport car has a length over buffers of 282 mm and is designed for use on H0 layouts. The double unit consists of two coupled Klms 440 cars that were also built without hand brakes, just like the prototype. The wagon has a detailed container support frame that securely holds the six loaded Volkswagen transport containers. Each of the containers has its own company number, which not only provides variety but also underlines the industrial flair of the model.

The model is the perfect addition to other cars from the series, such as the Trix 24161, and offers many possibilities for expanding your own model railroad layout. The combination of several cars creates a realistic reproduction of the historic freight trains that were regularly in use in Era IV.

Recommended purchase: A must for freight train enthusiasts

The Trix 24162 Laabs container transport car is the perfect choice for model railroaders who want to add a piece of railroad history to their H0 layout. With its numerous fine details, the exact reproduction of the container transport and the individually numbered Volkswagen transport containers, this model brings the industrial logistics of the 1970s into your model world. The robust construction and the exact reproduction of the technical details make the transport wagon a durable and impressive model on any H0 layout.

Whether as an addition to other cars in the series or as an eye-catcher on its own, the Trix 24162 is an excellent choice for collectors and model railroaders who value authenticity and attention to detail. With its versatility and numerous expansion options, this transport car is a highlight for any Era IV layout.

Features:

• Track size: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad administration: German Federal Railroad (DB)
• Length over buffers (LüP): 282 mm
• Loaded with six Volkswagen transport containers
• All of the containers have different car numbers
• Sprinkler system and container support frame
• To go with the Trix 24161

Specs:

• Type: Open goods wagon
• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Color: Multi-Colored
• News: 2023

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.