The LGB brand offers the Cement Transport Silo Wagon, in G: 1/22.5th scale under reference 45256, which has the following characteristics:
- 2-rail DC version.
- Used to transport cement.
- Model fitted with metal axles.
The little touch of history:
Between 1956 and , 70 type Uc silo wagons were put into service for the transport of powdered materials. In the 1960s, the construction of energy plants in the mountains required a lot of cement.
These silo wagons were used to transport powder.
These 8.5-tonne wagons had the capacity to carry 15 tonnes of powder. The container was loaded from the top of the silo, and then unloaded pneumatically in around 15 minutes.
The silo was then loaded and unloaded pneumatically in around 15 minutes.
Introduction to LGB:
The LGB model railway brand specialises in the design of rolling stock such as Locomotives, Passenger coaches, Wagons in large scales (G: 1/22.5) manufactured in limited quantities. These models from different eras are characterised by their robust design quality and detailing to get as close to reality as possible.
The LGB brand also offers digital models with sound decoders adapted according to the model, of very good and realistic quality.
