Piko 27750 H0 - Container flatcar with two MSC containers, FS, Era V

Model of a container flatcar in the livery of the Italian State Railways

A ready-to-run model of a container flatcar in the livery of the Italian State Railways (FS) in Era V. The model brings the atmosphere of modern intermodal transport to the layout and works well in realistic container trains.

The flatcar is loaded with two accurately printed 20-foot containers in MSC livery. Sharply contoured, contrasting printing and very good running characteristics make the wagon look good both on its own and in long container trains. It is built as a direct-current (DC) version, with an NEM coupler pocket and a close-coupling mechanism. An AC wheelset (no. 56061) is available separately for the Märklin AC system.

Model technical data:

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Item number: 27750
• Manufacturer: PIKO
• Railway: FS
• Era: V (1990–2006)
• Model length: 157 mm
• Power system: direct current (DC)
• Load: two 20-foot MSC containers
• Coupling: NEM pocket with close-coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• AC wheelset (no. 56061) available separately for the Märklin AC system
• The model is painted and ready to run
• Recommended age: 14 years and over

About the container flatcar:

Container flatcars are the backbone of modern intermodal transport. Standard containers – including the popular 20-foot units – are carried on them in trains linking ports, terminals and logistics centres, allowing loads to be moved quickly between maritime, rail and road transport. In Era V such trains became an everyday sight on European railway lines.

The containers in MSC livery (one of the world's largest container shipping operators) give the model a recognisable, contemporary character and combine well with other container wagons on an Era V layout.

About the manufacturer – PIKO:

PIKO is a German model railway manufacturer with over seventy years of tradition, founded in 1949 in Sonneberg, Thuringia. Today it is one of the most popular model railway brands in Europe and a notable producer of European rolling stock, including Polish prototypes in PKP, PKP Intercity and PKP Cargo liveries. Its range covers locomotives, wagons and complete trains from N up to G scale, with selected models equipped at the factory with DCC and sound decoders. PIKO products are valued by modellers and collectors worldwide for their fidelity, functionality and modern digital technology.