AAEC/VTG Rils Tarpaulin Wagon V

AAEC/VTG Rils Tarpaulin Wagon V

Model

1:87 Scale model produced by Rivarossi. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• Authentic VTG Rils Sliding Tarpaulin Design – Accurately modelled 4-axle wagon used in modern European logistics and leasing fleets.
• Realistic Blue Livery Finish – Distinctive VTG branding representing widespread private wagon leasing operations in Era V–VI.
• Highly Detailed H0 Scale Construction – Fine chassis detailing, prototypical sliding tarpaulin mechanism, and accurate wagon proportions for smooth running and realism.
• This model is best suited to 356mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

Bring modern European freight realism to your layout with the Rivarossi HR6717 sliding tarpaulin wagon, a finely detailed H0 gauge (1:87) model representing a 4-axle Rils-type wagon operated by VTG in distinctive blue livery.

The Rils sliding tarpaulin wagon type is widely used across Europe for transporting weather-sensitive palletised goods, packaged materials, and industrial products, where fast loading and unloading is essential. Operated by leasing company VTG, this wagon reflects Era V–VI freight operations, where privately owned wagons play a key role in international logistics networks across multiple rail operators.

With its flexible sliding tarpaulin roof system and highly detailed underframe, this model is ideal for creating realistic modern mixed freight trains or block wagon consists on contemporary European layouts.