DR Self Unloading Hopper Wagon III

DR Self Unloading Hopper Wagon III

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 III Deutsche Reichsbahn self-unloading hopper wagon
• Authentic bulk freight design for sand and gravel transport
• Functional hopper discharge detailing
• Robust construction for indoor and outdoor operation
• This model is best suited to 600mm radius curves
• This model is if fitted with Non-NEM style couplings

Details

Add authentic German freight realism to your garden railway with this PIKO G Scale self-unloading wagon, representing a Deutsche Reichsbahn Era III bulk freight vehicle. This highly detailed model captures the rugged hopper wagons used across East Germany for heavy industrial and mineral transport.

The prototype self-unloading wagon was widely used for transporting sand, gravel, and other bulk materials, allowing efficient unloading through functional hopper discharge doors. These wagons played an important role in construction, mining, and infrastructure logistics across the DR network during the 1950s and 1960s.

PIKO has faithfully reproduced this wagon in large G Scale format, specifically engineered for garden railway operation. The model features a finely detailed hopper body, prototypical side structure, and authentic DR Era III lettering, delivering a strong visual presence on outdoor layouts.

Built for durability and reliable operation, the wagon is designed for garden railway conditions, with a robust construction suitable for long-term outdoor use. Its functional hopper design adds operational realism, allowing model unloading sequences similar to the prototype.