PKP Uh Tank Wagon IV

PKP Uh Tank Wagon IV

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 PKP Uh two-axle tank wagon used for liquid and chemical transport in Era IV
• Highly detailed cylindrical tank construction with prototypical fittings and underframe detailing
• Authentic Polish State Railways livery with accurate printed markings
• H0 scale (1:87) model with 102 mm 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

Details

The Roco 6600293 is a highly detailed H0 scale tank wagon of type Uh, operated by the Polish State Railways (PKP). Representing Era IV operation, this model depicts classic European chemical and liquid freight transport from the 1970s and 1980s, when compact two-axle tank wagons were widely used for carrying fuels, oils, and industrial liquids across national rail networks.

The wagon features a finely detailed cylindrical tank body mounted on a robust underframe, accurately representing the typical construction of PKP-era tank wagons. Its realistic design includes prototypical fittings, handrails, and underframe details, capturing the functional appearance of everyday freight stock used in regional and industrial transport.

The model is finished in authentic PKP livery with precise printed markings, reflecting the standardised appearance of Polish freight wagons used in both domestic and cross-border services during the Era IV period.

For reliable operation, the wagon is fitted with NEM 362 coupling pockets and close coupling kinematics, ensuring smooth running on H0 2-rail DC systems. With a length over buffers of 102 mm, it is ideal for compact layouts, short freight trains, and industrial shunting operations.

This model is an excellent choice for modellers focusing on Polish railways, Era IV European freight operations, or classic chemical and liquid transport themes.