Under reference EXACT-TRAIN 20279, here is a magnificent brown boxcar type Oppeln Europ and itsload of 8 decorated barrels, with functional side doors from CFF-SBB, scale HO 1/87th and period III.
Features of the Boxcar:
Model in 2-rail version.
- Extremely fine metal inserts.
- Weighted wagon for improved ride.
- Wagon fitted with a brake bungalow.
- Functional spring buffers.
- Coupling to NEM 362 standards, hook with loops.
It is possible to equip these wagons with the axles under reference EXACT TRAIN 6002 in order to operate them under system 3-rail alternating current.
A little history :
The "Oppeln" wagon was manufactured in large quantities from 1936, as a DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) boxcar.
With the low overhang of the body and the rigidity of the underframe, a quiet, healthy ride was achieved, allowing a maximum permissible speed of 90 km/h to be set.
After the Second World War, these wagons were scattered all over Europe, and were partially rebuilt. Some of these wagons were incorporated into the recently founded "Parc Europe".1600 wagons or so were incorporated into the SNCF fleet as war damage and gradually underwent modifications including French SKF type axleboxes.
The "G-Nordhausen" range was built in large quantities after the Second World War by the DR
