The Piko brand is offering a set of 2 Hillmrrs type sliding wall wagons in HO 1/87th scale under reference 54417, which have the following features:
- These rail models operate on 2-rail DC.
- NEM 362 short kinematic couplers.
- These units are affiliated with the MAV railway company, operated on the railways during the V era.
- Wagons registered 21 55 293 1 088-4.
- For use in 3-rail alternating current, it is necessary to fit the wagon with the wheel set reference PIKO 56061.
Introduction to the manufacturer Piko:
German model train manufacturer Piko designs rolling models from model railways in various scales (HO: 1/87 and N: 1/160). Founded in 1948, the company has a good deal of know-how, which they pass on in their designs. Indeed, their miniature models are renowned for being very realistic and robust.
The Piko brand makes a variety of rolling stock such as power cars, carriages and wagons. But also railway accessories such as tracks, rails, spare parts. Although they mainly produce 2-rail models (direct current), they sometimes offer products under a 3-rail operating system (alternating current).
Finally, the company benefits from a second range named "Piko G", reserved for product design under the scale G: 1/22.5th.
