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The Roco 76971 reproduces a Swiss Federal Railways freight tank wagon in the livery of Mitrag Berna, a historic fuel and hydrocarbon distributor. Registration 23 85 7376 107-5 places the model in Era V, a period when this type of two-axle tank wagon still formed part of the Swiss freight fleet, before large four-axle articulated wagons gradually took over fuel traffic.
Details that reward a closer look
The cylindrical tank appears in aged grey/white with the blue and red Mitrag Berna logo. The underframe carries microscopic pad printing with weight tables, inspection dates and load specifications readable under a magnifying glass a level of detail that is especially welcome on small-format wagons. Completing the model are the open-mesh walkways on top, an access ladder at one end and the brake cabin, all elements that give the wagon real character without needing anything added.
Confirmed technical data
The model measures 102 mm over buffers and runs on metal axles with low-friction wheels. The coupler is NEM 362 with short coupling kinematics, compatible with the two-rail DC analogue system. The compact length makes it easy to integrate into layouts with tight curves without breaking the visual flow of the train.
In a consist and on the layout
A two-axle tank wagon like this works well grouped with others of the same type: several together create that repetitive, orderly rhythm that defines tank blocks in freight trains. It can also appear on its own within a more varied mixed freight, where its short format and specific livery add variety without disrupting the coherence of the consist. In a yard scene or industrial siding, the presence of Mitrag Berna helps the layout tell a concrete story about the kind of traffic that moved through the Swiss network in Era V.