Expert PKP 401Ka Long Wheelbase Van IV

Expert PKP 401Ka Long Wheelbase Van IV

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
• H0 scale (1:87) four-axle covered goods wagon
• PKP (Polish State Railways) Era IV authentic livery
• Highly detailed body with realistic doors and side panels
• Free-standing handrails and finely detailed bogies
• NEM coupling pocket with close coupling mechanism
• This model is best suited to 358mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

Bring authentic Eastern European freight realism to your layout with the finely detailed PIKO H0 4-axle covered goods wagon type 401Ka of the Polish State Railways (PKP), Era IV. This modern large-capacity box wagon represents typical 1970s–1980s freight traffic, making it ideal for historically accurate Era IV H0 scale model railway operations.

The model features a highly detailed body with precisely reproduced side panels and doors, complemented by finely moulded bogies and realistic underframe detailing. Free-standing handrails and sharp printed markings further enhance the authentic PKP appearance, ensuring a convincing presence in any freight consist.

Designed for reliable operation, the wagon offers excellent running characteristics, making it suitable for both long freight trains and mixed goods formations. Its robust four-axle construction ensures stability and smooth performance even on complex layouts.

With a length over buffers of 190 mm and a minimum radius of 358 mm, this wagon is well suited to a wide range of H0 layouts, including those with tighter curves. It is fitted with a NEM coupling pocket and close coupling mechanism, allowing seamless integration with other rolling stock.