Expert SBB-CFF Bogie Flat Wagon w/M113 Tank Load V

Expert SBB-CFF Bogie Flat Wagon w/M113 Tank Load V

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) SBB CFF Slmmps heavy-duty transport wagon
• Era V Swiss Federal Railways livery
• Loaded with detailed M113 armoured personnel carrier
• Finely engraved bogies and realistic underframe detailing
• Functional loading details including adjustable wedges and movable handrails
• 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 military and heavy freight realism to your layout with the highly detailed PIKO H0 Slmmnps heavy-duty transport wagon of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF), Era V, complete with an M113 armoured personnel carrier load. This impressive model represents specialist heavy military transport operations, making it a standout addition to any modern or late 20th-century H0 freight consist.

The wagon is based on the prototypical Slmmps heavy-duty design used by SBB for transporting heavy military vehicles, faithfully reproduced in scale with accurate proportions and highly detailed construction. The included M113 armoured vehicle enhances visual realism, making the model suitable for both operational layouts and display collections.

PIKO has equipped this model with finely engraved bogies and highly detailed underframe components, along with functional elements such as movable handrails and adjustable loading wedges, reflecting the complexity of the prototype. The sharp detailing and authentic SBB CFF Era V livery ensure a convincing appearance in any mixed freight or dedicated military train formation.

Designed for reliable operation, the wagon offers excellent running characteristics, ensuring smooth performance even when included in longer train consists. It is fitted with a NEM coupling pocket and close coupling mechanism, allowing seamless integration with other H0 rolling stock.

With a length over buffers of approximately 153 mm and a minimum radius of 358 mm, this model is suitable for a wide range of H0 layouts, including those with tighter curves.