Fake Elo open wagon Roco

Brand - Reference

Roco 44182/5

Type

Fake Elo 3.13 C-standard

UIC number Revision date
23 87 511 3 801-3 2.7.85

Weight

40 g (NEM: 39 to 51 g).

Comments

Although this wagon is marked .Elo, it’s not a true one, but probably a redecoration of a German wagon. The Elo had no brake. In addition, the Roco model has opening ends whereas an Elo type doesn’t have any, by definition (‘o’ index).

Modifications

  • Piko ⌀ 11.4 wheels on Roco axles.
  • Brake blocks removed.

History

See the file in Ferrovissime No. 3.

Documents

  • Loco-Revue sheet No. 550 / 101975 - 75 c 47 (former series).
  • SNCF 1973 booklet Wagons à marchan­dises. Characteristics (E3) p. 24.

Fake Elo open wagon RocoFake Elo open wagon Roco

Elo open wagon

Photo J.-P. Demoy.

Dimension Actual 1:87 Model
No table of dimensions, as the model doesn’t conform to the original.