Classic OBB Acid Tank Wagon III

Classic OBB Acid Tank Wagon III

Model

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

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• 2026 new printed variant of ÖBB acid pot wagon (Era III)
• Authentic specialist chemical transport “Säuretopfwagen” design
• Highly detailed construction with fine moulded features and crisp printing
• Excellent running characteristics for smooth, reliable operation
• This model is best suited to 358mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

Add a distinctive and highly unusual freight vehicle to your layout with this PIKO 2026 novelty acid pot wagon, representing a Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) special-purpose tank wagon in Era III. This model depicts the specialised acid transport “Säuretopfwagen” design, used for carrying corrosive industrial liquids in robust pot-style containers during the 1950s and 1960s.

The prototype features a unique construction with individual acid pots mounted on a dedicated underframe, reflecting the heavy-duty engineering required for safe chemical transport. PIKO has faithfully recreated this striking wagon in HO scale with fine surface detailing, crisp Era III ÖBB lettering, and separately applied components, capturing its industrial character and operational importance.

The model is engineered for both realism and reliability, offering excellent running characteristics with smooth-rolling wheelsets for dependable operation across a wide range of layouts. A NEM coupling pocket with close coupling mechanism ensures easy integration into existing HO scale freight consists.