RED STAR RAILWAYS

MODELA

of Riga, Latvia

Modela produce a wide range of high-quality models of rolling stock from the USSR and its successor states. The models are composed of resin castings, with added details made from die castings, brass wire, and other materials. The bogies (trucks) are plastic, and include a bogie-mounted NEM box in which you can attach your choice of coupler. We provide either a European hook-and-loop or a Kadee coupler from the 17-20 series, according to your preference.

For the first order, I purchased four each of the following models. My plan is to place further orders periodically, replacing stocks of models which sell out and ordering four or five each of other models not previously stocked. I seriously doubt that I will ever have the entire Modela range in stock – it is quite extensive! – but I hope to offer at least a representative sample.

Many thanks to the craftsmen at Modela! You can visit their web site at www.modela.lv. Thanks also to Aigars Klavins of Miniaturmodelle for his generous help in placing this first order. Please visit his web site at www.miniaturmodelle.net. And check out the Euro Train Hobby web site at www.eurotrainhobby.com for Miniaturmodelle items currently in stock!

Photos by Yevgeny Kushnir

Item No. M87010 - Soviet Box Car "CCCP-SUOMI" ("USSR-FINLAND")- light blue body shell, white lettering - price $64.98 each.

Item No. M87031 - Ukraine Railways fertilizer covered hopper - green body shell, white lettering - price $64.98 each.

Item No. M87033 - Latvian Railways cement covered hopper - green body, white lettering - price $64.98 each.

Item No. M82015 – Baltika Beer Wagon – Wagons like this carry the products of Russia’s largest brewery in St. Petersburg to all parts of contemporary Russia. New Yorkers may be familiar with the vibrant blue and white paint scheme, since Baltika operates a fleet of trucks in the same colors (and in Russian lettering). The prototype is registered with Russian Railways and carries the RZD logo. Price $72.95.

Item No. M87001 – Soviet Railways Ice-cooled Refrigerated Wagon to Carry Wine – The prototype of this wagon dates to the late 1950s. Two large glass-lined tanks were carried inside the wagon body, and the side door gave access for inspection. Grey paint scheme, Soviet Railways’ hammer-and-sickle insignia. Price $64.98.

Item No. M87005 – Soviet Railways Bitumen Wagon – This design originated in the 1950s (I think), but wagons of this type operate to this day in Russia and the CIS. The side-dump bins (non-operating on the model) allow the contents to be discharged to either side near the work site. Black livery, Soviet Railways hammer-and-sickle logo. Price $64.98.

Item No. M87008 – Soviet Railways 34t Ice Refrigerated Wagon – The prototype of this wagon was built in the DDR in the 1950s. Details include the sloping end ladder and roof-mounted ice hatches. White body color, black underframe, Soviet Railways hammer-and-sickle logo. Price $64.98.

Item No. M87012 – Soviet Railways 68t Box Car with End Platform – Double-door wagon comes in brown with black underframe. The logo is the late Soviet Railways SZD-in-circle. Price $68.95.

Item No. M87013 – Soviet Railways 65t Grain Hopper – Intricate bracing on end platforms and roof. Brown color, Soviet Railways hammer-and-sickle logo. Price $72.95.

Item No. M87020 – Soviet Railways 64t Two-Door Box Car – Brown body, black underframe, Soviet Railways hammer-and-sickle logo. Price $64.98.

Item No. M87029 – Soviet Railways 60t Thermos Wagon – This long wagon comes in grey with “Termos” lettering on the plug doors and Soviet Railways hammer-and-sickle logo. Price $64.98.

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