Set – SNCB UIC 2289135 Normal-Wheel & SNCB UIC 2289167 Spokewheel

UIC II Open Freight Wagon

UIC II Standard Open Wagon in Exceptional Quality

During the 1950s and 1960s, UIC II open wagons were the standard freight cars acquired across Europe. Many railway companies operated large fleets of these wagons. Exact-Train identified that there are numerous detailed variations—and in some cases significant structural differences—between wagons from different railway administrations, which have never before been accurately reproduced in model form.

For several years, we have meticulously documented these differences and incorporated them into our models. The result is a highly detailed replica in which the distinctive national variations are rendered without compromise. Alongside the Klagenfurt, Duisburg, Linz, and Villach types (currently in production), this wagon represents a key vehicle for coal transport. Once again, Exact-Train has gone to great lengths to create a robust and exceptionally detailed model.

Key Highlights

• Ultra-thin side walls – faithfully reproduced for maximum realism.
• Refined metal underframe – produced using etching techniques, 50% finer than a plastic frame, delivering enhanced realism and structural strength. (See illustration)
  For the FS version, the characteristic frame has been accurately replicated for the first time.
• Correct buffers per country – including sprung versions, more true-to-life than ever. (Example shown: SNCF buffer)
• Country-specific braking systems – all variants carefully detailed on the underside. (Example shown: NMBS system)
• Fully detailed interior – including doors, wood grain, and fastening nails subtly recreated in the wooden floor. (See images)
• Version-specific wheelsets – including disc wheels, spoked wheels (NMBS), and Leonard wheels (SNCF), precisely reproduced on both sides. (See images)
• Delicate components in metal – such as steps and handrails, ensuring durability without compromising detail.
• Metal underframe – provides a lower center of gravity, increased weight, and improved running performance.
• Free AC wheel replacement available.

“Never before have we seen a model reproduced with such precision.”
— Model review in Modelspoormagazine

This project was developed in collaboration with Dekas.

With this model, Exact-Train has once again surpassed itself.