NS Sas Heavy Duty Flat Wagon w/Load Set (3) IV

NS Sas Heavy Duty Flat Wagon w/Load Set (3) IV

Model

Set of Three 1:87 Scale models produced by Roco. These models are ready to run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• Prototype-based NS Sas six-axle heavy-duty flat wagons used for transporting steel slabs and oversized industrial loads in Era IV
• Three-wagon set with factory-fitted heavy steel slab loads for immediate operational realism
• Highly detailed construction with six-axle bogies and authentic NS freight wagon design
• H0 scale (1:87) set with 561 mm total length over buffers, 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

Contents

• 3 x Roco Wagons

Details

The Roco 6600263 is a highly detailed H0 scale heavy-duty flat wagon set featuring three six-axle Schwerlastwagen of type Sas, operated by the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Representing Era IV operation, this impressive set captures the essence of 1970s–1980s heavy industrial rail transport in the Netherlands, where oversized steel loads and industrial components were moved using specialised low-loader wagons.

Each wagon is faithfully modelled with a robust six-axle configuration designed for transporting extremely heavy loads such as steel slabs (Brammen), large metal components, and industrial machinery. The set includes factory-applied loads, enhancing realism and immediately representing a complete heavy freight train formation.

The wagons feature finely detailed underframes, realistic bogie construction, and prototypical NS lettering. The heavy-duty design gives the train a powerful and industrial appearance, making it a standout feature on any freight-focused layout.

For smooth and reliable operation, each wagon is equipped with NEM 362 coupling pockets and close coupling kinematics, ensuring compatibility with modern H0 2-rail DC systems. With a total length over buffers of 561 mm, the set is ideal for larger layouts and long freight sidings where heavy industry traffic can be realistically portrayed.

This set is perfect for modellers focusing on Dutch industrial rail traffic, heavy freight operations, or Era IV European steel transport themes.