PKP Cargo 408Wa – Set I – 3 Open Freight Wagons

This set includes three 408Wa open freight wagons in PKP Cargo livery, manufactured in H0 scale (1:87). The models feature the characteristic oxide brown finish of Epoch Vb/c, with each wagon carrying its own running number and inspection markings.

The 408W is one of the most common Polish open freight wagon designs, manufactured by Zastal in Zielona Góra and Ostrów Wielkopolski. More than 12,000 wagons were produced, serving for decades in bulk freight transport. The 408Wa version is distinguished by its high side supports and 1Xta bogies..

Set contents:

82 51 536 2 141-2 – inspection: 22 May 2001

82 51 531 8 977-4 – inspection: 25 December 2008

82 51 533 7 509-2 – inspection: 21 October 2007

Model features:

H0 scale (1:87)

set of 3 PKP Cargo 408Wa wagons

Epoch Vb/c

sprung metal buffers

separately fitted end-of-train markers

four pairs of side doors with detailed interior representation

exceptionally fine detailing

1Xta bogies

wheelsets with prototype wheel-disc openings

realistically reproduced brake pipes extending behind the bogie covers

close-coupling mechanism

excellent running characteristics

minimum curve radius: 358 mm