axles and stakes, vertical bars that hold the load. They are used to transport heavy or bulky materials that cannot withstand bad weather.
- container wagons
This rolling stock is a link in the intermodal transport chain. Intermodal transport combines several means of locomotion to transport freight (train, truck, ship). On the rails, it is mainly used to transport swap bodies, containers and semi-trailers.
- the trémie
This wagon is shaped like a large funnel mounted on wheels. It carries bulk materials such as ballast, waste, salt and sand. At SNCF, these vehicles are fitted with Y 25 type bogies used for heavy wagons.The cargo is loaded from the top, then emptied through a hatch at the base of the wagon.
- wagons à sliding walls
This box wagon carries goods that are sensitive to climatic aléas. Its sliding side doors cover the entire width of the compartment. Once open, the wide opening allows cargo to be loaded and unloaded quickly. That's a big advantage for a rail freight company.
- tank wagons
This train wagon is designed to transport liquids. There are partitioned, refrigerated or heat-insulated tanks. These rail convoys transport milk, oil, wine and liquefied gas.
Which coupling to choose ?
To attach wagons,a coupler system is essential. According to the scale used, the screw coupling is the most widely used system in Europe. It connects two train carriages by means of a draw hook and a movable shackle. In terms of rail systems, it's a different story. There are coupling systems that do not exist in real life. For a long time, the different makes of model railway each developed their own coupling system, which posed major problems of compatibility. From the 1950s onwards, European design standards (NEM) made it possible to unify things a little, forcing manufacturers to comply with certain standards. A universal box has been developed, but it is universal in name only. In fact, a multitude of hitches can be clipped onto it. Before buying a train carriage, it's important to check that the coupling system is compatible with that of your rolling stock, and that it matches what you want to do. Here's the most popular coupling: the standardised buckle NEM 362.
When to opt for a box de départ ?
Is this your firstelectric train ? A starter kit is an interesting solution for acquiring railcars. In fact, this formula has several advantages:
1- Price. Many of the starter sets offered by Jura modélisme contain wagons. There are various types of towed equipment. The price of these items is generally lower in these special offers than the unit price.
2- Compatibility. As well as the carriages, these complete kits also contain a control box (analogue or digital), a locomotive and the brass track. In short, everything you need to run a model train. When you start out in model railroading, a starter kit allows you to get off to the right start by avoiding compatibility problems, particularly with the coupling system, as we saw earlier.
To find out more, don't hesitate to check out our range of part kits.
In résumé
A wagon is a railway vehicle used exclusively fortransporting goods. It is therefore sometimes incorrectly referred to as a passenger wagon. In the world of toys, as in reality, there is a wide variety of railcars. To put together a train frame, it is important to consider certain information such as the scale, the hull, or the coupling system of the rolling stock. If you're new to model railroading, a starter set is a great way to acquire wagons, a locomotive, a control system and rails to lay the foundations for a model railroad project.
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