Roco 6600258 H0 - Set of 3 goods wagons, CFL, Era III

Model of a set of three goods wagons in the livery of the Luxembourg Railways

A set of three varied goods wagons of the Luxembourg Railways (CFL), reproducing the Era III condition. The set comprises a four-axle low-side wagon, a side-tipping trough wagon and an open goods wagon. It is a ready-made, varied set for forming realistic freight trains.

The models are finely detailed and carry authentic lettering in line with the prototype. Combining three different wagon types in a single set gives plenty of freedom in arranging a train.

Model specifications:

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Catalogue number: 6600258
• Manufacturer: Roco
• Set composition: four-axle low-side wagon, side-tipping trough wagon, open goods wagon
• Set length: 361 mm
• Era: III
• Operator: Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
• Power system: direct current DC (two-rail)
• Coupler: NEM 362 standard with close-coupling kinematics
• Models ready to run
• Recommended age: 14 years and over

Note: this model consists of hauled wagons – a locomotive and a powered track are needed to run it.

The set is not a starter set and does not include track or a controller. The wagons are hauled by a locomotive. The model is produced in the DC version; for operation on a three-rail AC (Märklin) system the manufacturer offers replacement AC wheelsets cat. nos. 40196 and 6560.

Model railways – digital or analogue control?

A digital DCC system lets you control several locomotives independently on the same track at a constant rail voltage, whereas in an analogue system all vehicles on a given circuit respond simultaneously to changes in the supply voltage. The models described here are hauled wagons – they have no drive or decoder of their own, so they run equally well on digitally (DCC) controlled and analogue layouts, since the control method applies only to the locomotive. The model is produced in the DC (two-rail) version.

About the wagons in the set:

The set combines three typical types of post-war goods wagon. The low-side wagon (a flat wagon with low sides) is used for loads that are easy to secure or transfer from the side. The side-tipping trough wagon makes it easier to unload bulk materials – the trough tips to discharge the load. The open goods wagon is versatile stock for moisture-resistant bulk goods.

The Luxembourg Railways (CFL) is the national railway operator of Luxembourg. The reproduced wagons represent CFL freight stock in Era III.

Original technical data (CFL goods wagon set):

• Wagon 1: four-axle low-side wagon (flat wagon with low sides)
• Wagon 2: side-tipping trough wagon (for bulk materials)
• Wagon 3: open goods wagon (for moisture-resistant bulk goods)
• Operator: Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
• Era: III

About the manufacturer – Roco:

Roco is an Austrian model railway manufacturer that has been operating since 1960, founded in Salzburg and today based in Bergheim near Salzburg as part of the Modelleisenbahn GmbH group (alongside the Fleischmann brand). It released its first locomotives in 1976 and earned its reputation early on through precision and fidelity to the prototype. The brand introduced a number of innovations to the industry, among them unshortened, true-to-length coaches, track with a lower rail profile, and snag-free close couplers. Roco's contemporary H0 models stand out for their rich detail, while the digital range is rounded out by the Z21 control system. Roco models are valued by modellers and collectors throughout Europe.