NS Ketjen Tank Wagon III

NS Ketjen Tank Wagon III

Model

1:87 Scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• Prototype-based NS Zs chemical tank wagon in “Ketjen” livery used for mineral oil and chemical transport in Era III–IV
• Highly detailed cylindrical tank construction with ladders, handrails, and prototypical dome fittings
• Compact 2-axle design ideal for shunting yards, industrial scenes, and mixed freight formations
• H0 scale (1:87) model with a length over buffers of 101 mm, fitted with NEM 362 couplings and close coupling kinematics
• This model is best suited to 422mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

The Roco 6600249 is a highly detailed H0 scale two-axle tank wagon of type Zs, operated by the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and featuring the distinctive “Ketjen” chemical company livery. Representing Era III–IV operation, this model reflects classic Dutch industrial freight traffic from the mid-20th century, particularly the transport of chemical and mineral oil products.

The wagon is finely reproduced with a prototypical cylindrical tank body mounted on a detailed underframe, including separately applied ladders, handrails, and dome fittings. The compact two-axle design is typical of early European chemical tank wagons, making it ideal for shunting yards, refinery scenes, and mixed freight formations on historical layouts.

The model is equipped with NEM 362 coupling pockets and close coupling kinematics for smooth and reliable operation on H0 2-rail DC systems. With a length over buffers of approximately 101 mm, it is perfectly suited for compact layouts while still offering a high level of prototypical detail and authenticity.

This wagon is an excellent addition for modellers focusing on Dutch railway history, industrial freight operations, or classic chemical transport consists.