Description
IFA Sffgmss Touax Flat Wagon w/45' DFDS Container
Sffgmss IFA wagons were constructed by Arbel Fauvet Rail in France during the 1980s and their main duties were to transport freight in shipping containers as their load. As a ‘Ferryboat Wagon’, these wagons would be transported on European ferries and were also able to go through the Channel Tunnel to the UK. Coincidentally, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel opening. These ubiquitous French wagons can be mostly seen in Germany and the UK. Due to its low frame, it is compatible to run on British railways, even with high cube containers as a load. The IFA wagons can often be seen on the track being pulled by a Class 66 locomotive. Wagons of this Sffgmss type belong to various owners today such as Touax, Ermewa, CNC, Novatrans and France Wagons. As to its technical aspects, the platform length is 16.58m and the average tare is 18T. Each wagon can carry a 20, 30, 40 and 45 ft shipping container.
This model replicates a TOUAX Sffgmss IFA wagon with a DFDS black liveried 45’ shipping container as a load. With a chassis made of die-cast metal, this sturdy wagon can run around the track smoothly, perhaps coupled with a Hornby TT:120 Class 66 locomotive. The model also features close coupler mechanisms and highly detailed wheel sets with low flanges.
Model
1:120 Scale IFA Sffgmss Touax Flat Wagon decorated in Touax livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.
Features
- 1:120 Scale Model
- NEM Couplings
- Highly Detailed Finish
Contents
- 1 x Hornby TT:120 Wagon
What is TT?
TT Scale is 3mm to the foot and or 1/120th the size of the real thing. It is particularly popular in Europe and is highly regarded as a scale that is both easy on the eye and practical to model.
Hornby revived the TT:120 Scale in Summer 2023 and it proved very popular from the outset. With their range of train sets, it couldn’t be any easier to get started and with iconic locomotives such as Flying Scotsman, Mallard and the HST, you can easily build a fantastic layout in no time at all.
Specifications
| Wagon Class | IFA Sffgmss Touax Flat |
|---|---|
| Operator | Touax |
| Primary Country of Operation | British |
Measurements
| Length | 190mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum Radius | 267mm |
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