Gahss (G0.16) covered wagon LS Models

Original page created on 10/05/2017; updated on 29/04/2022.

Brand - Reference

LS Models 30 324

Type

Gahss 0.16

UIC number Revision date
31 87 193 0 010-1 13.1.75

Weight

90 g (NEM: 77 to 100 g)

Comments

Inserted parts: handrails, door handles (all metal parts), shutters and manoeuvring rods, label holders. The air vents are thin, but not perforated as on the last Hornby Jouef G4. High price — more than €50 — not justified in my opinion.

History

Type G0.16 wagon for transport of vegetables, built in 1974, registered in the series 193 0 000 to 193 2 849, i.e. 2850 wagons. It differs from previous series by its Y27 bogies with diam. 920 wheels instead of Y31 with diam. 840 wheels, and a roof a little less rounded.

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Photo Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy in Wagonmania.

Dimension Actual 1:87 Model
Overall length 16 790 193.0 192.5
Chassis length 15 550 178.5 178.4
Width 2 700 31.0 30.7
Height 4 110 47.2 46.9
Pivot distance 11 750 135.1 135.0
Bogie wheelbase Y27D 1 800 20.7 20.7
Wheel diameter 920 10.6 10.6
Detail of series (from Loco Revue Forum)
Type UIC No. Litteral Number Bogies Year
G0.16 31 87 193 0 000 to 2 849 Gahss 2 850 Y27D 1974
G1.16 31 87 194 5 250 to 5 399 Gahss 150 Y27D 1977