The brand Ls Models proposes the Coffret de 2 wagons hoppers DM, colour grey with sign "U.C.P.M.I.", to scale HO 1/87th under reference 31107, which has the following characteristics:
- Pack of 2 rolling stock running for the SNCF during period V.
- Miniature models offered in a 2-rail DC version.
Contents of the Ls Models pack reference 31107:
- Two grey wagons of the SNCF, including:
- one DMH "U.C.P.M.I." with registration number 545229. one DM wagon "U.C.P.M.I " with registration number 544586.
Wagon presentation:
Wagons are generally intended for the transport of animals or goods on more or less fast tracks.
Initially, goods wagons were divided into three categories :
- the covered wagon for weather protection, such as inclement weather. They were used for all types of packaged or unpackaged goods as well as for transporting animals.
- the flat wagon with or without sideboards and stakes, used for all types of goods not afraid of bad weather (rails, vehicles, industrial products...)
- the tombereau wagon fitted with fixed walls that can be tarpaulin-covered or not used for transporting bulk materials (ballast, coal, ore, scrap metal..)
Today, there are dozens of different specialised wagons depending on the type of goods being transported.
