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The Trix 24328 is a two-axle container flat wagon based on the Deutsche Bundesbahn Lbs 598 Btmms prototype, carrying road number 440 7 826-8 and set in Era III. Its most striking feature is not just prototype fidelity, but the load itself: five individual beer tank containers, each with its own numbering and markings, which can be removed from the wagon to simulate loading and unloading operations on the layout.
A freight wagon with a load that tells a story
The Lbs 598 Btmms type was part of the DB's postwar intermodal logistics system, designed to carry medium-sized containers combining rail and road transport. On a layout, that context translates into a wagon that fits naturally into Era III freight consists — whether running in a loaded train or standing beside a yard with handling activity in progress. The five removable beer tanks add an operational dimension that goes well beyond simple running.
Confirmed technical data
The model measures 170 mm over buffers, runs on DC two-rail track and features short NEM pocket couplers for easy coupling with other rolling stock of the same scale. Road number 440 7 826-8 is printed on the wagon body, and each of the five containers carries its own individual numbering.
Fitting into a consist and layout
At 170 mm in length, the Trix 24328 takes up a moderate amount of space in a freight train, making it easy to combine with other two-axle Era III wagons without upsetting the visual balance of the consist. The option to remove the containers lets you vary the scene between sessions, or simply leave one of the tanks on the loading platform to bring the station area to life.