Type Sdggmrss Double Pocket Car

Prototype

VTG, Inc. type Sdggmrss S269 (T3000e) 6-axle double pocket car with articulation. Modern flat car for combined load service. Cobalt blue basic paint scheme. Version with four side folding tie bars. The car looks as it did starting in 2023. Loaded with one 20 ft. and one 40 ft. box container.

Highlights

• Detailed construction mostly of metal.
• Folding tie bars mounted and functional.
• Many separately applied details.
• Buffer height adheres to the NEM.
• Loaded with two box containers.

Model

Both flat car halves are constructed of metal and are mounted to pivot on the middle truck. Side folding tie bars are installed at the factory. The cars can be folded for the transport of containers or interchangeable bodies. There are many separately applied details such as steps, brake lines, and grab irons at the ends of the cars. The trucks are type Y25. The buffer height conforms to the NEM. There is a pocket for holders for high and low version kingpins and an air tank for the ends of the cars included separately as parts for installation on the cars. The cars are loaded with one each 20 ft. and 40 ft. box containers for various firms. Length over the buffers 39.3 cm / 15-1/2″.
DC wheelset E700580.

Another double pocket car with a different car number and load can be found in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 24474 with information about the necessary exchange wheelsets. The class 186, 189, 193, 248 modern electric locomotives or Stadler Eurodual/Euro9000 locomotives to go with this car can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment.