Set of 2 Shimmns Ermewa wagons, Era VI - Märklin 47230 - HO

The Märklin 47230 set includes two short, four-axle Shimmns -type sliding-tarpaulin private wagons. These HO scale 1:87 models reproduce wagons belonging to the Ermewa SA company, registered in the Netherlands, in a service condition dating to around 2010. They thus fit into the freight traffic of Era VI.

Each wagon is presented with a closed sliding cover and bears a different registration number. The set allows for the immediate creation of a homogeneous train of modern covered wagons, suitable for representing European freight trains.

The actual equipment

Shimmns-type wagons belong to the family of flat wagons with sliding tarpaulins. Their design combines a four-axle chassis with a movable cover intended to protect the load while maintaining convenient side access. This type of wagon meets the needs of rail freight transport, where goods must be protected from the elements and handled efficiently during loading and unloading operations.

Privately owned wagons are used by leasing or transport companies and then integrated into freight services on European networks. Their registration in the Netherlands illustrates the international nature of the modern wagon fleet, frequently observed in freight trains operating beyond national borders.

Ermewa SA Decoration

The set reproduces two wagons belonging to Ermewa SA. The decoration and markings correspond to privately owned wagons registered in the Netherlands. Its service status around 2010 places this reproduction in Era VI, a particularly interesting period for assembling freight trains combining wagons from different owners and European registrations.

The Märklin model

Märklin delivers two separate wagons, each equipped with a closed tarpaulin. The bogies are of the Y25 type and feature double brake shoes. These details contribute to the contemporary and functional character of the reproduced vehicles.

The two wagons have different registration numbers. They are packaged separately and then placed together in an overwrap. The length excluding buffers is approximately 13.8 cm per wagon .

For use on a two-rail DC system network, the required axles are E700580 .

Use on a miniature network

This set is designed for H0 scale layouts representing European freight in Era VI. The two Shimmns can run together in a train dedicated to curtain-sided wagons or be used in a mixed freight train with other modern wagons. Their short, four-axle design is particularly well-suited to depicting industrial services, freight yards, marshalling yards, and mainline freight operations.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Märklin
• Reference: 47230
• Scale: H0, 1:87
• Period: VI
• Contents: 2 wagons with sliding tarpaulins
• Type reproduced: Short four-axle Shimmns
• Holder: Ermewa SA
• Registration: Netherlands
• Service history reproduced: circa 2010
• Tarpaulins: closed
• Bogies: Y25 with double brake shoes
• Length excluding buffers: approximately 13.8 cm per wagon
• Axles for two-rail cc system: E700580