Expert VTG Falns Side Discharge Hopper Set (2) VI

Expert VTG Falns Side Discharge Hopper Set (2) VI

Model

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

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• 2026 new 2-piece VTG Falns 176 self-unloading wagon set (Era VI)
• Authentic modern European bulk freight hopper design for heavy materials transport
• Finely detailed VTG Netherlands livery with crisp Era VI printing
• Excellent running characteristics with smooth, reliable operation
• This model is best suited to 358mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Contents

• 2 x Piko Wagons

Details

Add modern European bulk freight realism to your layout with this PIKO 2026 novelty 2-piece Falns 176 self-unloading wagon set, operated by VTG Netherlands in Era VI. This detailed set represents the standard high-capacity hopper wagons widely used across today’s European rail network for heavy industrial freight transport.

The prototype Falns 176 wagons are a key component of modern bulk logistics, regularly seen in long block trains carrying coal, ballast, ore, and construction materials. Their robust hopper construction and efficient bottom-discharge system make them ideal for fast unloading in industrial terminals and freight hubs across Europe.

PIKO has faithfully recreated this modern VTG set in HO scale with crisp Era VI VTG livery, finely moulded wagon bodies, and highly accurate printed detailing, capturing the functional, workhorse appearance of real-world freight stock. The two wagons are finished with realistic proportions and prototypical running numbers for added authenticity.

Built for dependable layout operation, the set delivers excellent running characteristics with smooth-rolling wheelsets for stable performance in both short and long freight formations. A NEM coupling pocket with close coupling mechanism ensures straightforward integration into existing HO scale rolling stock.