TX Logistik represents modern Vectron and TRAXX locomotives, international freight corridors and combined transport between northern and southern Europe. Discover suitable locomotives, pocket wagons, container wagons and realistic train formations for H0, TT and N gauge.
TX Logistik is a European railway undertaking specialising in rail freight transport. The company was founded in 1999 and has been wholly owned by the Italian Mercitalia Logistics Group since 2017. TX Logistik is therefore part of the freight-transport operations of the FS Italiane Group.
Connections along the European north–south axis are particularly important. Freight trains link seaports, industrial areas and transhipment terminals in Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia and other European countries. Many services cross the Alps and connect German terminals with destinations in northern Italy.
Combined transport accounts for a significant proportion of these services. Semi-trailers, containers and swap bodies are transported over long distances by rail, while only the first and final sections are normally completed by road. On a model railway, this produces varied trains consisting of pocket wagons, articulated wagons, container wagons and differently branded loading units.
The current TX Logistik fleet belongs mainly to Era VI . Modern multi-system locomotives, international vehicle numbers, leased vehicles and cross-border freight corridors are typical features of rail transport since 2007.
The visual identity is shaped by modern electric locomotives and long freight trains. In addition to company-owned or long-term vehicles, TX Logistik also uses locomotives supplied by several leasing companies.
The Vectron is designed for international operation under different electrical and train-protection systems. TX Logistik uses numerous multi-system locomotives. Model versions include standard corporate liveries as well as distinctive advertising and themed locomotives.
Pocket-wagon trains, container trains, tank trains and international transit services.
Locomotives from the TRAXX family shaped European freight transport before the widespread introduction of the Vectron. Multi-system versions can operate across national borders and are particularly suitable for trains representing the early and middle years of Era VI.
The locomotive livery should match the year represented on the layout and the selected freight corridor.
Class 187 combines modern three-phase technology with an angular body design. Models are available with Railpool and TX Logistik lettering and are suitable for contemporary intermodal, automotive and industrial services.
Check the electrical system, digital decoder, sound functions and supported minimum radius before purchasing.
Not every locomotive used by TX Logistik is owned by the company. Vehicles may be supplied by leasing companies such as Railpool or ELL. A model can therefore carry the logos of both the owner and the actual operator.
A leased locomotive is a realistic way to use several different vehicle designs in front of a TX freight train.
T3000e double-pocket articulated wagons transport semi-trailers, swap bodies and containers. They are among the most important wagon types used in modern intermodal trains crossing the Alps.
Semi-trailers carrying different logistics-company liveries create a varied but still consistent train appearance.
Distinctive advertising locomotives are a characteristic feature of modern freight railways. The “OFFROAD” design emphasises that goods are being moved by rail rather than exclusively by road. These models create a strong focal point on a layout.
A complete pocket-wagon train reinforces the message of the special locomotive design.
| Gauge | Scale | Model Selection | Suitable Layout Concept | Planning Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H0 | 1:87 | Vectron, Class 187, advertising locomotives, AC and DC versions and T3000e pocket wagons. | International main line, freight terminal or Alpine freight corridor. | Long articulated wagons and lengthy trains require generous curves and sufficiently long passing loops. |
| TT | 1:120 | Individual TX locomotives and special editions appear depending on the production series; numerous suitable freight wagons are available. | Long transit freight trains on a medium-sized layout. | Check regularly for reissues and available running numbers. |
| N | 1:160 | Pocket wagons, container wagons, sliding-tarpaulin wagons and numerous suitable loading units. | Long intermodal and transit freight trains with prototypical train lengths. | N gauge is particularly suitable for terminals and multi-track freight corridors within a limited area. |
| Z | 1:220 | No extensive current TX Logistik range in the checked shop selection. | Modern European freight railway using comparable Vectron and intermodal vehicles. | Special editions and custom lettering can supplement the theme. |
| 0, 1 and G | varies | No extensive regular TX Logistik programme in the current shop selection. | Individual model, display piece or custom-lettered modern freight locomotive. | Custom conversions require a suitable base model and precise prototype documentation. |
The locomotive alone does not create a convincing train. Wagons, loading units, route setting and the visible operator should be considered together. Long intermodal trains running between terminals in northern and southern Europe are especially characteristic.
A typical train consists of several articulated double-pocket wagons carrying semi-trailers, containers or swap bodies. Different transport-company liveries are prototypical, provided the wagons and loading units belong to the same general era.
Long container and pocket-wagon trains are suitable for routes with Austrian, Swiss or Italian influences. Tunnel portals, protective galleries, overhead wiring, distant signals and block posts create an appropriate setting.
TX Logistik does not have to be represented exclusively with pocket wagons. Tank wagons, sliding-tarpaulin wagons, coil wagons, car transporters and container wagons create further convincing formations. A block train looks consistent, while a mixed freight train provides more shunting opportunities.
Four or five wagons are sufficient to make the theme recognisable. An advertising locomotive, two pocket wagons, one container wagon and one sliding-tarpaulin wagon create a varied formation without completely overwhelming the station.
The selection includes direct TX Logistik models as well as wagons suitable for realistic intermodal, container and industrial trains. Check the electrical system and decoder for locomotives and the minimum radius, coupling, loading unit and existing running numbers for wagons.
H0 offers the largest direct TX selection. Several locomotives are available as analogue two-rail models, digital sound versions and Märklin-compatible centre-contact models.
Modern TRAXX locomotive with an interface for later digital conversion.
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Digital two-rail version for modern intermodal and industrial freight trains.
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Centre-contact version for Märklin-compatible H0 layouts.
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Multi-system Vectron for international Era VI freight trains.
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Sound-equipped version for long container and pocket-wagon trains.
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Centre-contact Vectron for international freight services.
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Distinctive special-edition locomotive providing a focal point for a modern intermodal train.
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Centre-contact version of the well-known TX Logistik themed locomotive.
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Vectron with a distinctive design for a modern Era VI freight train.
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Digital sound version of the distinctive TX Logistik locomotive.
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An additional running-number variant for a varied modern locomotive fleet.
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Articulated double-pocket wagon forming the basis of a trans-Alpine intermodal train.
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An additional articulated wagon with different loading units for greater variety within the train.
View Product →N gauge offers a particularly broad selection of suitable pocket, container and industrial freight wagons. Combined with an appropriate modern Vectron or TRAXX locomotive, they can form long and convincing freight trains.
Pocket wagon with a matching OFFROAD semi-trailer for a thematically consistent intermodal train.
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Intermodal wagon with tank containers for chemical and international transit services.
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Typical pocket wagon for north–south connections and trans-Alpine transport.
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Double-pocket wagon for a long and modern intermodal block train.
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Articulated wagon with distinctive yellow semi-trailers for varied loading units.
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Container wagon suitable for timber, raw-material and industrial services.
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Two sliding-tarpaulin wagons for steel, coil and mixed industrial freight trains.
View Product →TX Logistik is a railway undertaking and logistics company specialising in European rail freight transport. The company organises and operates freight trains, particularly combined transport between terminals, ports and industrial centres.
TX Logistik was founded in 1999. Its earliest vehicles belong to the closing years of Era V, while most current models featuring Vectron and TRAXX locomotives and intermodal trains belong to Era VI.
Siemens Vectron locomotives of Class 193 and TRAXX locomotives from Classes 185, 186 and 187 are particularly typical. Leased vehicles belonging to different owners are also used.
Railpool and ELL are leasing companies. They may own the locomotive while TX Logistik leases and operates it. Several company logos can therefore appear on the same vehicle.
OFFROAD is a distinctive design highlighting the movement of freight away from roads and onto rail. The locomotive is particularly suitable for pocket wagons carrying semi-trailers and other vehicles used in combined transport.
T3000e and T5 pocket wagons, container wagons, tank wagons, sliding-tarpaulin wagons, coil wagons and car transporters are particularly suitable. The wagons do not all need to carry TX Logistik branding.
Yes. Several Vectron and TRAXX models are offered as H0 AC or centre-contact versions. Check the pickup shoe, digital decoder, supported protocol and minimum radius before purchasing.
H0 offers the largest direct locomotive selection and highly detailed wagons. N gauge is particularly suitable for long intermodal trains within a small area. TT provides a good compromise between vehicle size and possible train length.
Current-carrying overhead wiring is normally unnecessary for model operation. A visually complete overhead-line system with suitable masts nevertheless increases the credibility of a modern electrified main line.
Four to six wagons are sufficient on a small layout. Larger H0 layouts can accommodate eight to twelve wagons, while considerably longer trains are possible in N gauge. Passing loops, storage tracks and locomotive performance determine the practical maximum length.
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