This authentic N-scale (1:160) two-axle tank wagon from Trix’s Minitrix range represents the RHEINPREUSSEN tanker used by the German Federal Railway (Deutsche Bundesbahn). The set includes the tank wagon plus a separate miniature truck vehicle, making it perfect for adding realistic freight operations and layout interest. Finished in detailed period freight livery, it adds authenticity and industrial character to freight consists, yard scenes, and interchange operations.

The tank wagon faithfully reproduces mid-20th century German Federal Railway design, while the truck complements the scene as an accessory for loading/unloading or layout decoration.

This model features kinematics for short coupling, a truck model in matching design, and has a length over buffers (LüP) of 55 mm, making it compact and realistic for N-scale operations.

Rheinpreussen was a major German coal mining and industrial company based in the Ruhr region. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the company operated large mining and industrial facilities and transported fuel and industrial liquids by rail. Private industrial tank wagons such as this were commonly used in cooperation with the German Federal Railway, making this model a realistic representation of post-war German industrial freight traffic.

Features / Product Details

• Manufacturer: Trix (Minitrix series)

• Product Number: 15171

• Scale: N (1:160)

• Wagon Type: Two-Axle Tank Wagon (Kesselwagen)

• Railway: German Federal Railway (Deutsche Bundesbahn)

• Private Owner Branding: RHEINPREUSSEN

• Includes: 1 wagon plus separate miniature truck

• Coupling: Kinematics for short coupling

• Length over buffers (LüP): 55 mm

• Coupler Type: Standard N-gauge couplers

• Prototype Use: Transport of industrial liquids and fuel products

Uses

• Enhance N-scale freight consists

• Add realistic industrial freight operations

• Ideal for yard, refinery, or coal-region scenes

• Complements steam or early diesel locomotives in Epoch III operations

Era
Epoch III — German Federal Railway (post-war industrial freight)