Swedish Railway Models – Goods Wagons

When we updated our review of passenger coaches available in H0-scale for the Swedish scene, we trembled at the thought of doing the same for goods wagons! Wagons are much more “international” than carriages, and many wagons from other countries can be seen operating in Sweden. For this new review, we are concentrating on Swedish wagons mainly, but a few honourable mentions might creep in, later! So, imitating the style that we have used for our newer reviews, here is a guide to the goods wagons for Swedish railways in H0-scale, focusing mainly on types at the FLMJ.

To research this article, we had to dig deeply into the UIC numbering of goods wagons to understand more about the types.
Click here for more information on UIC goods wagon numbering.

First, though, here are some helpful notes.

  • Many goods wagons have been modified over the years, given new type designations, and generally knocked about to an extent where it is impossible to identify them all. We will generalise where this is the case! Similarly, sub types exist with types, and again, it is not possible to list them all. Some wagons have also been completely changed; the Iron Ore wagons being a prime example – changed from “Mb” to “Uad” to “Faoo”! We have been fortunate to consult a now rather dated copy of “SJ Godsvagnar” an official folder, (SJF 636.1). As usual for this sort of document, it does not shew a date, but it does bear the old SJ “Post-stamp” logo! This has needed translating and we apologise for any misunderstandings that appear as a result. Nevertheless, we have been fortunate to receive the help of Marianne, Göran and Dennis, whom have answered a plea for translations of some of the very obscure (in some cases) words and phrases; our sincere thanks to them.
  • Märklin wagons are supplied with wheel-sets that are designed to run on Märklin track and are therefore to a different profile and not insulated. Good model shops will exchange the wheel-sets for correct profile insulated alternatives at no cost. Some manufacturers are very imaginative with their liveries, and a few (Märklin especially) have produced wagons in liveries that are not at all authentic. We do not intend to include these in this review, but it is possible that through being misinformed, some are incorrectly assumed to be correct.

Type codes are summarised here, but are not universal:

E = Standard type open box wagon, usually for ore, scrap, etc
F = Special type open box wagon, usually for large goods, (wood) chippings, charcoal, ore, etc
G = Standard type closed goods van with sliding door
H = Special type closed goods van with opening sides so that half of the wagon can be open
I = Insulated closed goods van (“I” has also been used for open mineral wagons)
K = Standard type flat wagon with 2 axles
L = Special type flat wagon with 2 axles, usually for containers, etc; but also other versions exist
M = Older style Ore wagons
O = Combined flat and open box wagon
R = Standard type flat wagon with bogies
S = Special type flat wagon with bogies, usually for heavy or bulky goods, lorry trailers, containers, timber, transformers, etc
T = Wagon with opening roof
U = Other special type wagons for goods with special requirements (e.g.; Iron Ore hoppers which discharge, etc; though these are now ‘F’)
Z = Wagons for liquids or gases (Tank wagons)
Also to be noted:
Q = Wagons in Infrastructure Department use
Q12 = old designation for SWB Tank wagons (probably now under the “Z” category!) (Note: a German website that includes a little information about Swedish wagons, shews Q… numbers from 1 to 52 (not complete) and describes the Q12 as “2achsiger Tankwagen” (2-axle tank-wagon).)

Each type also has sub-letters, but these are different for each type, so they are shewn with the types (where known)! As a rule-of-thumb, sub-letters in the ‘a’-‘s’ series are international, and from ‘t’-‘z’ are variable nationally. Also note that sub letters are not the same for each wagon type; see sub-letter ‘a’ for types ‘O,’ ‘S’ & ‘T,’ for example!

However, some sub-letters seem to be universal across all wagon types, thus:
q = power line for electric current;
qq = power line and device for electric current;
s = wagons permitted at 100km/h;
ss = wagons permitted at 120km/h;
but we had to reach a point at where to stop and publish – and maybe update every so often!

Type E

a = 4 wheel-sets
o = not end tipping
s = permitted in trains up to 100km/h

Type ‘Eaos’ are bogie open wagons. An almost identical wagon is type ‘Fas,’ and these operate into Belgium. Similar in appearance, is the ‘E’/’El;’ which has three axles!

  • Klein Modellbahn has prodiced the ‘Fas;’ see next sub-section for details.
  • Lima produced the ‘Eaos’ wagon in SJ brown; but this has not appeared in the Hornby/Rivarossi range.
  • Piko has produced the ‘Eaos’, somewhat different in appearance.
  • Roco has produced theh ‘Eaos’ in various Swedish versions.
TMY 101 brings a short scrap train through the newly laid out Lövhöjden station.
The ‘Eaos’ wagon, produced by Lima before their demise!
The ‘Eaos’ from Piko has a contoured body and very different bogies!
Although a Swedish wagon, this is labelled for UIC country code 68 (Afghanistan), but the code seems now to be used for AAE.
Roco’s plain SJ ‘Eaos’ being delivered to the railway along with a new ‘Hbikkks-v’ van.

Type F

a = 4 wheel-sets
b = volume greater than 45m³
oo = loose gravity discharge hopper. Underside of floor <70 cm above top of rails. Lifting gear cannot be used
u = large profile, not to leave Sweden
s = permitted in trains up to 100km/h
x = large profile

Types ‘Faoo’ and ‘Faoo-x’ are apparently the new type codes for the ‘Uad’ and ‘Uadp’ wagons [qv].

Type ‘Fb-u’ is a wood chippings van with open roof (but with curved framework to support a tarpaulin) and low level top-hinged side doors (for easy discharge).

  • Klein Modellbahn has produced the ‘Fas’ in a turquoise colour, also marked with SNCB – at least two other versions of this wagon have been produced in conjunction with Borlänge railway club.
  • Lima produced the ‘Fb-u’ wagon with opening lower doors. This subsequently became available in the Hornby/Rivarossi “international” range as a set of three, with NEM couplings.
A type ‘Fas’ wagon, similar to the ‘Eaos’, but not quite. Two of the FLMJ’s former three were exclusive models.
V5 175 bringing a train of ‘Fb-u’ wagons through Lövhöjden.

Type G

b = 12m length or more and 70m³ loading area
h = for early vegetables
l = less than 8 ventilation openings
o = with loading length under 12m and more than 70m³ loading area
r = with steam heating pipes
s = OK at 100 km/h
u = through-cabling for 1500v and 16 2/3 Hz

400 type ‘Grh’ were delivered to SJ from 1927, and were in use until the end of the 1970s. From 1941, 500 ‘G’ (or ‘Gu’) closed wagons were delivered to SJ. A further 100 were made for Swedish Private lines. Altogether 3471 goods wagons derived from type ‘G’ were produced. Also, the SJ ‘D30’ Post wagon with doors in both ends (for post transport in passenger trains) is based on the ‘G’ van.

Type ‘Gbl’ is a 6,4m wheelbase van (see model notes).
Type ‘Gbls’ is a 8m wheelbase van (see model notes).
Type ‘Gbs’ is a 6,4m wheelbase van (see model notes).
Type ‘Gls-u’ is a 5,5m wheelbase van (see model notes).
Type ‘Gs’ is a 4,5m wheelbase van (see model notes).
Type ‘Gsu’ is a 4,5m wheelbase van (see model notes).

For more info on ‘G-vans’, see our special feature.

  • Liliput produced the ‘Gls-u’, but there is a possibility that this model is actually built on a non-Swedish wagon, and is too short – we’ll update this file whenever we find out!
  • Lima produced the ‘Gbs’ originally with steps and platform at one end, and later retooled without the steps and platform (but with NEM couplings). This subsequently became available in the Hornby/Rivarossi “international” range in a set of three wagons; but strangely, the three wagons were numbered from different epochs, one as a ‘Gbs’, the others as ‘Gre’!
  • NMJ has produced several versions of wagons such as the ‘G’, ‘Gbl’, ‘Gbls’, ‘Gbls-u’, ‘Gbs’, ‘Giu’, ‘Gre’, ‘Grf’ (Refrigerated version), ‘Grh’, ‘Gu’ and ‘D30’. Authentically, there are different wheel-bases, 6,4m & 8m, and all sorts of subtle differences with the van bodies!
  • Piko has produced the ‘Gs’ and ‘Gsu’ as limited editions for the Swedish market; but there is a possibility that these models are actually built on non-Swedish wagons, and are too short – we’ll update this file whenever we find out!
  • Roco has produced the ‘Gbl’ with two running numbers, but we understand that these were a limited edition.
A ‘Gbl’ wagon at Siljansnäs. The ‘l’ signifies less than 8 ventilation openings and indeed only two are visible on this side.
A ‘Gbls’ wagon also at Siljansnäs. This has a longer wheelbase than the ‘Gbl’, and is permitted in trains that run at 100km/h (instead of just 90km/h)
A ‘Gbs’ wagon at Ekenäs. This is the earlier standard Lima model, and indeed, it does have more ventilation openings.
A ‘Gls-u’ wagon at Lövhöjden; this is a Liliput model.
A “Gsu” wagon, made by Piko; there are less than 8 ventilation openings, but being such an old wagon, it probably conforms to an older identification system; note that it does not have a UIC number (37676).

Type H

a = 4 wheel-sets
b = 12-14m length, 70m³ volume, may be less for ferry boat wagons (see ‘f’ next)
bb = 2-axle wagon with separate axles and loading length of 14m or more OR bogie wagon with loading length of 22m or more
f = suitable for ferries to Great Britain
i = opening side walls (sliding walls)
kk = maximum load on class C route: variable between 20t & 25t
ll = with lockable partitions (from 1 May 1994)
n = maximum load on class C route: 28t
o = loading length under 12m and more than 70m³ loading area
rr = steam heating pipes and equipment
s = OK at 100 km/h
t = with dividing (partitioning) walls
u = large profile, not to leave Sweden
v = large volume

There are several variants of the type ‘H…’ van, and some of them have seemingly long “type codes.”

Types ‘Habbillns’ and ‘Habins’ are long vans on bogies.
Types ‘Hbbikks’, ‘Hbbins’, ‘Hbikks’, ‘Hbins’ and ‘Hbis’ are all shorter vans on 2 axles.

  • Dekas has produced two slightly different versions of the ‘Hbis’ wagons, suitable for epochs-IV and -V.
  • Hobby Trade has produced ‘Hbis’ wagons in various guises; ‘Hbins’, ‘Hbillns’, ‘Hbis’ (of course) and even ‘Hirrs’ which is effectively two ‘Hbis’ wagons semi-permanently coupled together. Apart from a major faux-pas with the placement of the NEM couplings at one end, these are very nice wagons.
  • Märklin has produced ‘Habins’ wagons in “Nordwaggon” livery.
  • Roco has produced various wagons of most types. There are also a number of wagons of these types in authentic Swedish liveries, but with German (or other) Railway numbers.
  • (Note: Fleischmann’s ‘Hbis’ wagons in “IKEA” and “SKF” liveries, are labelled for the German railways, and are not, so we’ve been told, authentic!)
HectorRail class 241 bringing an assortment of “H” wagons through Lövhöjden.
The Nordwaggon is a ‘Habins’ and the SJ wagon is a ‘Habbillns’! The SJ wagon therefore has lockable partitions and a greater loading space, despite the external appearance being the same.
These three all look the same from the outside, but the CombiTrans is a ‘Hbbikks-t’, the SJ is a ‘Hbbins’ and the GreenCargo is a ‘Hbins-v’. The first has partitions (not especially lockable), the third has a notably large volume.
Two more identical wagons, but the Ifö Sanitär is a ‘Hbbikks’ and the Kvarnsveden is a ‘Hbikks’.
Rc4 1277 brings a solitary ‘Hbillns’ along the Siljansbanan. The body (made by Hobby-Trade) is the same as for their ‘Hbis’, ‘Hbins’ and ‘Hirrs’ wagons; the last of these is a pair of identical wagons semi-permanently coupled together!

Type I

b = loading area 22-27m²
bb = loading area of 27m² or more
c = meat hooks
l = insulated wagon without ice chests
o = ice chests under 3.5m³
p = no slatted floor
s = OK at 100 km/h
v = large volume
w = rebuilt (from) “Ibps”

The letter “I” has lent itself to open wagons, and to insulated versions of the “G” vans.

Type ‘Ibblps’ is an insulated van, based on the “G” body and usually painted white.
Type ‘Ibcos’ is a shorter insulated van and built to a visibly different profile.
Type ‘Icps’ is an even shorter insulated van.

  • Hobby Trade has produced the ‘Ibcos’ van in a few versions (‘Ibcos’ with UIC number, “H” with pre-UIC number). Apart from a major faux-pas with the placement of the NEM couplings at both ends, these are very nice wagons. They have also produced a much better ‘Icps’ van (‘He’ if pre-UIC) in a few versions, fully NEM-Compliant.
  • Lima produced the ‘Ibblps’ for a number of years. Additionally, as a limited edition, they produced it in three versions in ‘advertising’ liveries, thus; “After-Eight,” “Findus” and “Kit-Kat.”
  • NMJ has produced the ‘Ibblps’ and very similar versions with an assortment of numbers and markings.
The three main types of Insulated van, seen on the workbench track!
The ‘Ibcos’ wagon is to the left, and the ‘Ibblps’ is to the right; note how the latter is very similar to a “G” type wagon.
The ‘Ibcos’ design, known as type “H” before the UIC system came in.
Hobby-Trade’s ‘Icps’ wagons seen behind a loco near Lövhöjden.

Types ‘Ir’, ‘Is(u)’, ‘Iss’ and ‘Isu’ are short wheelbase open goods wagons (‘box wagons’ in English terms), and probably belong to an earlier epoch than the vans.

  • Märklin has produced a set of five wagons of the open type, loaded with coal; but there is a possibility that these models are actually built on non-Swedish wagons, and are too short – we’ll update this file whenever we find out!
  • Piko has produced various versions of the open wagon as limited editions for the Swedish market; but again, there is a possibility that these models are actually built on non-Swedish wagons, and are too short – we’ll update this file whenever we find out!
A Train of ‘Isu’ and ‘Is-u’ wagons behind steam loco K24 1775 at Lövhöjden’s loco depot.
Another ‘Isu’ wagon; all have pre-UIC numbers so they would probably have a new “type letter” now, if they survived in service long enough!

Type K

b = non-bogie wagon with long stakes
i = fixed front wall, movable top cover
p = no sides
s = OK at 100 km/h

The ‘Kbis’ is a short flat wagon with tarpaulin cover, and used for carrying steel (see model notes)!
The ‘Kbps’ is a flat wagon with stakes (similar to the type ‘O’, from which some were rebuilt).

  • CM Laser produced three ‘Kbis’ wagons in Swedish/Italian “ProRail” liveries, as very limited editions.
  • NMJ has produced the ‘Kbps’ wagon in an assortment of numbers, UIC and older.
  • Rivarossi has produced the ‘Kbis’ wagon in “Nordwaggon” livery.
This is a ‘Kbis’ wagon; we’ll have to assume that the stakes are under the cover!
This is a ‘Kbps’ wagon, very similar in appearance to the various ‘O’ wagons, but look at the photos to compare.
The Kbps from NMJ comes in two slightly different versions, shewn here!

Type L

a = 3 wheel-sets
aa = 4 wheel-sets as two semi-permanently coupled wagons (carrying one number)
g = for container transport
j = cushioning device to absorb bumps
l = no stakes
m = loading length: variable between 9m & 12m
mm = loading length: < 9m
n = maximum load on class C route: 30t (40t if ‘La’ ad 60t if ‘Laa’)
s = OK at 100 km/h
w = different version of (j) shock protection device

These are generally 2-axle container wagons. There is not much difference between sub-types, at least from the modellers’ point of view.

More recently, articulated and double wagons are using the ‘L’ identity; gnerally car transporters Laaeilprs (double wagons) and Laes (articulated wagons with three axles). However, our research material does not extend to sub-letters e, i, p or r – we’re on the case!

  • HobbyTrade has produced the ‘Laaeilprs’ double car transporter in at least three Swedish liveries; but there have been issues with rolling quality with these wagons.
  • Lima produced the ‘Lgjs’ with various loads; with “Chiquita,” “Slotts Senap” and “Svelast” the better known among them.
  • Märklin has produced the ‘Lgjns’ and ‘Lgjns-w’ in an assortment of liveries, mostly in set packs.
  • NMJ has produced a few ‘Lgjs’ and similar wagons in an assortment of liveries.
  • Roco has produced the ‘Laes’ articulated car transporter in at least two Swedish liveries.
  • UGJ has produced the ‘Lgjns’ and ‘Lgjs’ as kits with an assortment of container liveries. At least one was marketed by a third party!
The Bilspedition container is on a ‘Lgjns’, the GreenCargo container is on a ‘Lgjns-w’ and the Chiquita container is on a ‘Lgjs’. The differences are subtle.

Type M

a = 3 wheel-sets
s = OK at 100 km/h

These are 3-axle iron ore wagons. They did not renumber into UIC series, and although the type designation was changed to ‘Ud’, they were never relabelled as such! (In original condition they were previously M2.)

  • NMJ has produced a few sets of four differently numbered ‘Mas’ wagons in original 1908 condition (on the Roco chassis).
  • Roco has produced a couple of sets of four differently numbered ‘Mas’ wagons in 1950s rebuilt condition.
  • Märklin has produced a few sets of six differently numbered ‘Mas’ wagons of the type introduced in 1950 (and one set of 12)!
  • Trix has produced a few sets of six differently numbered ‘Mas’ wagons, which are the Märklin models with dc wheel-sets.
  • Worthy of note is that the wheel-sets can be exchanged in the Märklin and Trix wagons, and that there are no duplicate numbers between the two ranges, so quite long trains can be created! However, in the NMJ sets, one wagon number appears in two sets!
Two versions of the ‘Mas’ wagon: NMJ’s 1920s version left, and Roco’s rebuilt 1950s version right.

Type O

a = 3 wheel-sets
kk = maximum load on class C route: variable between 20t & 25t
m = loading length: variable between 9m & 12m
s = OK at 100 km/h

These are 2-axle flat wagons with stakes and low sides; the sides can usually be folded flat or removed.

  • Hobby Trade has produced the ‘Om’ wagon in an assortment of numbers, UIC and older.
  • Lima produced the ‘Om’ wagon without any markings. The stakes could be removed (and often lost) and the sides could be folded down, but they didn’t lay very flat, and were prone to falling down when up!
  • Märklin / Trix has produced the ‘Oms’ wagon as a set of three.
  • NMJ has produced the ‘Os’ wagon in an assortment of numbers, UIC and older.
The Hobby-Trade ‘Om’ wagon and the NMJ ‘Os’ wagon; minor detail differences are visible.
Ub 717 with a train of Lima ‘Om’ wagons at Lövhöjden.
An unusual deployment of a Lima ‘Om’ wagon, but not totally inauthentic!
The IORE brings an iron ore train through Lövhöjden, but due to short-lived coupling issues three Märklin/Trix ‘Oms’ wagons were used as ‘converter’ wagons; seen here in the train!

Type R

p = no end wall
s = OK at 100 km/h

  • NMJ has produced the ‘Rps’ wagon as a version which ran in Norway, but has been brought to Sweden for use by ‘Tågab’ for carrying timber.
Three ‘Rps’ wagons in a train at Lövhöjden.

Type S

a = 6 wheel-sets
d = for transportation of motor vehicles on one level
g = for containers up to 60 feet
h = for sheet metal coils laid horizontally
i = fixed front wall, movable top cover
m = loading length: variable between 15m & 18m
mm = loading length: < 15m
n = maximum load on class C route: 75t
s = OK at 100 km/h

Types ‘Sdgmns’ and ‘Sdgms’ are bogie-flat wagons for containers and lorry trailers.
Type ‘Sgs’ is a flat wagon for containers, and ours have side stakes for support.
Type “Shimmns” is a telescopic steel carrier; short in length, but on bogies due to the weight carried.

  • NMJ has produced the ‘Sgs’ wagon as a version which ran in Norway, but has been brought to Sweden for use by ‘3T’ for carrying timber (not containers as the ‘g’ suggests).
  • Roco has produced all sorts of ‘Sdgmns’, ‘Sdgms’ and ‘Shimmns’ wagons. There are also a number of wagons of these types in authentic Swedish liveries, but with German (or other) Railway numbers.
Rc4 1174 bringing a short goods train into Lövhöjden.
The ASG containers are on a ‘Sdgmns’ and the GreenCargo container is on a ‘Sdgms’.
Despite being so visibly different, these two wagons are both type ‘Shimmns’! They’re both for sheet metal coils laid horizontally, they both have fixed front walls with movable covers (different types of movable covers, notably), they have the same length, loading limit and can run up to 100km/h.
An ‘Sgs’ wagon in a train at Lövhöjden.

Type T

a = 4 wheel-sets
b = wagon with separate axles and length over 12 m OR bogie wagon with loading length of 18 m or more
i = opening side walls (sliding walls)
kk = maximum load on class C route: variable between 20t & 25t (40-50t if ‘Ta’, 50-60t if ‘Taa’)
m = loading length: < 9m or < 15m if ‘Ta(a)’
s = OK at 100 km/h

The ‘Tbis’ is a 2-axle van, vaguely similar to the type “H,” but also with an opening roof.

  • Roco has produced the ‘Tbis’ in an assortment of liveries (and as ‘Teu’ for pre-UIC).
A train of ‘Tbis’ wagons, though the rearmost two are labelled, ‘Qfd’ (for department use).

Type U

a = 4 wheel-sets
aa = 6 wheel-sets
c = compressed air or air blast discharging system
d = loose gravity discharge hopper, fast unloading at both sides at same time
g = for grain
h = for liquid and gaseous substances (tank wagon)
i = low-loading platform
kk = maximum load on class C route: variable between 20t & 25t (40-50t if ‘Ua’, 50-60t if ‘Uaa’)
oo = loose gravity discharge hopper. Underside of floor <70 cm above top of rails. Lifting gear cannot be used
p = applies to ‘Uad’ Ore wagons modified for carrying pellets (‘Uadp’, but the ‘p’ not always shewn)
pp = adjustable self-unloading between the rails, low-positioned unloading opening
s = OK at 100 km/h
t = carries less than 80t
u = maximum 102t
x = 10-axles
y = 12-axles
z = 18-axles
ux = 5-axle bogies

There are two main categories of ‘U’ wagons (at least, as far as the FLMJ is concerned), plus some oddities.

The ‘Uad’ and ‘Uadp’ are the Iron Ore wagons used between Narvik and Luleå.
The ‘Uais’ is a long bogie flat wagon (see model notes).
The ‘Uc’ is a short 2-axle van with two spherical containers for cement, and is similar to the ‘U’ and ‘Ucs’.
The ‘Ugkkpp’ is a silo wagon for Cerials.
The ‘Uh’ is a 2-axle tank wagon, rather like the Q12, but with UIC number.

  • Dekas has produced the ‘Ugkkpp’ in four versions, and in three pre-UIC versions.
  • Jeco has produced a large number of ‘Uh’ wagons using a smaller body type that was produced in Sweden.
  • Märklin has produced various Cement wagons in the ‘U’ series.
  • Roco has produced all wagon types in the ‘U’ series, with the ‘Uad/Uadp’ being sold in packs of four, in two different body types. Roco has also produced a number of ‘Uc’ cement wagons, ‘Uacs’ bogie tank wagons, and ‘Uh’ tank wagons in authentic Swedish liveries, but sometimes with German (and other) Railway numbers.
  • Togmodelle has produced the ‘Uais’ with “AB Trempex” markings, carrying sheets of glass.
  • UGJ (now Lokstallet) produced the ‘Uadp’ iron ore wagons as kits in two versions.
A ‘U’, two ‘Uc’ and a ‘Ucs’ at Lövhöjden. All for carrying cement.
Here are two ‘Uc’ wagons; same type, but different chassis!
These two tank wagons are ‘Uh'”.
TGOJ TMZ 1410 bringing a train of ‘Uad’ and ‘Uadp’ Iron Ore wagons through Grunfurter Strasse.
A ‘Uais’ wagon with lowered floor, for carrying (in this instance) large sheets of glass.
Cementa wagons by the quayside at Stockholm.
A former SJ ‘Uads’ wagon is at Grängesberg. The ‘Uads’ was one of the unsuccessful first bogie ore wagons to be used on the Malmbanan in the north.
The Dekas Ugkkpp; a very fine model.

Type Z

a = 4 wheel-sets
c = compressed air or air blast discharging system
e = heating equipment
s = OK at 100 km/h

Bogie and 2-axle tank wagons form type “Z.”

The ‘Zaces’ is a bogie tank wagon used in the north of Sweden (see model notes).
The ‘Zacs’ is a bogie tank wagon.
The ‘Zes’ is a 2-axle tank wagon.

  • Märklin produced a ‘Zacs’ tank wagon in “Nordwaggon” livery in a set with a type ‘Habins’ van.
  • Piko has produced the ‘Zaces’ in “LKAB” livery, once as a private commission, and more recently as a generally available model. They have also produced in conjunction with a Swedish trader and model railway club, a type ‘Zacns’ in “Green Cargo” livery in three number versions – two as a set and one on its own, and each available for 2 or 3 rail!
  • Roco has produced both ‘Zacs’ and ‘Zes’ tank wagons.
Type ‘Zaces’ in LKAB livery.
Type ‘Zacs’ in Ahlmarks livery; this wagon does not have heating equipment.
Type ‘Zes’ in ADR Transport livery.
Piko’s Green Cargo tank wagon is seen coupled to the FLMJ’s T44. [Photo: A. Allum.]

Type Q

The letter “Q” lends itself to wagons not used in revenue trains, but by the infrastructure departments. Some former passenger coaches have also been given the “Q” designation, and we’re going to include them here, as a look at the FLMJ models!

Type ‘Qab’ is a former ‘FV1’ (or early F5) used in ‘department’ trains; the FLMJ’s model usually works with the ‘Qbd’ ballast wagons.
Type ‘Qbd’ is a ballast wagon, now operated by Banverket. (Curiously, the ‘Qab’ has two axles and the ‘Qbd’ has bogies!)
Type ‘Qfd’ is a van, exactly like the ‘Tbis’ (see below), but marked for use by the TGOJ.
Type ‘QIM’ is a dynamometer car (Mätvagn) used by Banverket, and was a 1940s style passenger carriage.
Type ‘QLT’ is a general Staff carriage, again used by Banverket, and was a 1960s style passenger carriage.

  • Heljan produced the ‘Qab’ at the same time as their F5 versions.
  • Lima produced, as a limited edition, the ‘QLT’ caarriage, using their standard ‘A2’ carriage body.
  • Roco has produced both the ‘Qbd’ ballast wagon (as a set of two) and the ‘Qfd’ van in two versions; all as limited editions.
  • UGJ supplied the carriage body to a third party to produce the ‘QIM’ Mätvagn, as a limited edition.
The ‘Qab’ is a former Fv1 (F5).
Type ‘Qbd’ ballast wagon in use with Banverket.
The Q1M carriage as a limited edition model from UGJ, seen at Gärde.

Type Q12

The ‘Q12’ is a designation given to 2-axle tank wagons not mentioned elsewhere, plus one oddity! These do not generally have UIC numbers.

  • Brawa has produced a 4-axle wagon as type ‘Q12’. The model is designed to look like the 4-axle wagon, but actually runs as a bogie-wagon in order to accommodate model railway curvature!
  • Jeco has produced a large number of ‘Q12’ wagons using a smaller body type that was produced in Sweden.
  • Liliput has produced a tank wagon type ‘Q12’.
  • Piko has produced an “Acid Bottle carrying wagon,” which is labelled as type ‘Q12’.
  • Roco has produced a set of two ‘Q12’ tank wagons, one black, one silver.
Three different type ‘Q12’ (pre-UIC) wagons! The wagon on the left is carrying bottles of acid, the one in the centre is a standard tank. The one on the right has four wheel-sets, but not as bogies (the inner sets at each end have a little sideways play); however on this model, they are indeed bogies with limited turning ability!

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