Prototype: 3 different German Railroad Track Construction, Inc.
(DBG) freight cars. Type Kbs two-axle stake car, a type Res
four-axle stake car, European standard design with length of 19.90
meters / 65 feet 3-7/16", and a type Fcs dump car. Plausible paint
and lettering scheme for the era.
Model: Two-axle stake car. The side walls are modelled from a
prototype of pressed metal with 20 holders for stakes. The stakes
are included. The car is loaded with models of concrete ties.
Four-axle stake car. The trucks are type Y 25 welded units. The car
has a metal insert for good running characteristics. The stakes are
movable. The underbody is specific to the car. The car has many
separately applied details. It is loaded with a pile of sand and a
construction container. The type Fcs dump car has an insert of
ballast. A set of figures is included. Total length over the
buffers approximately 50 cm / 19-11/16".