DB Railion Shimmns Tarpaulin Wagon V

DB Railion Shimmns Tarpaulin Wagon V

Model

1:22.5 Scale model produced by Piko. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:22.5 Scale Model
• G Scale (Garden Railway) model wagon
• Era V DB Railion sliding tarpaulin freight wagon
• Authentic weather-protected Shimmns-style design
• Robust construction for outdoor and garden railway operation
• This model is best suited to 600mm radius curves
• This model is if fitted with Non-NEM style couplings

Details

Add robust modern German freight realism to your garden railway with this PIKO G Scale sliding tarpaulin wagon, representing a Deutsche Bahn AG Railion Era V freight wagon. This model depicts the characteristic DB Railion branded Shimmns-type wagon, widely used across European rail freight networks during the Railion period.

The prototype wagon is a weather-protected sliding tarpaulin freight wagon, designed for the transport of palletised goods, packaged freight, and industrial cargo that requires protection from the elements while still allowing fast side loading and unloading. These wagons were a key part of Railion-era European logistics and feature heavily in block trains and mixed freight services.

PIKO has reproduced this wagon in large-scale G Gauge format, specifically designed for garden railway operation. The model features a robust construction suitable for outdoor use, combined with finely printed DB Railion Era V lettering and realistic sliding tarpaulin detailing. The wagon is engineered for durability while still retaining prototypical visual detail.

According to manufacturer data, the wagon is designed for G Scale (1:22.5 / garden railway use) and is built with a minimum curve radius of 600 mm, making it suitable for tight garden layouts as well as larger outdoor systems.