Roco 6600144 H0 - Set of two Shimmns sliding tarpaulin freight wagons ČD Era V–VI

H0 scale Shimmns sliding tarpaulin freight wagons ČD Era V–VI – Roco set

This set includes two models of Shimmns type sliding tarpaulin freight wagons of the Czech State Railways (ČD) in H0 scale (1:87), produced by Roco. Wagons of this type are designed for transporting goods that require protection from weather conditions, particularly steel products, sheet metal and industrial materials.

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Length over buffers: 276 mm
• Type: Shimmns sliding tarpaulin freight wagon
• Number of wagons in the set: 2
• Railway company: ČD – Czech Railways
• Era: V–VI
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• The wagons can be used on both analog and digital model railway layouts

The models are factory assembled and ready to run on an H0 model railway layout. Thanks to the standardized NEM coupling pockets and close coupling mechanism, the wagons can easily be combined with other freight wagons from various manufacturers. The set is particularly suitable for forming realistic block trains transporting steel and industrial goods.

About Shimmns freight wagons

Shimmns wagons belong to a modern group of freight wagons equipped with sliding tarpaulin covers. This design allows quick loading and unloading while protecting the cargo from rain, dust and other environmental factors. They are commonly used for transporting steel sheets, coils and other metallurgical products.

Due to their versatility and efficiency, Shimmns wagons are widely used across European railway networks. They play an important role in industrial logistics, transporting materials between steel mills, logistics hubs and manufacturing facilities.

About the manufacturer – Roco

Roco is a renowned Austrian manufacturer of model railway products known for high-quality craftsmanship and accurate reproduction of real railway vehicles. The company offers a wide range of locomotives, coaches, freight wagons and track systems in the most popular modelling scales. Roco models are appreciated by hobbyists for their detailed design, reliable running characteristics and extensive range of railway vehicles from different eras and railway administrations.