Type Laaeks 553.1 Double Auto Transport Car

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG), DB Cargo Logistics, Inc., Kelsterbach, Germany, type Laaeks 553.1 double auto transport car. Traffic red basic paint scheme. The car looks as it did around 2017.

Model: Both upper decks can be lowered at the ends of the car. The lower and upper approach ramps each have two movable loading hatches. Chock blocks for model autos are included. There is a close-coupled special connection with standard coupler pockets between the car halves.
Length over the buffers 31 cm / 12-3/16".
DC wheelset E700580.

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