Product Features and Details
Model Details:
- Axle brake frame with brake blocks in wheel plane
- Structure and handles made of high-quality, impact-resistant plastic
- Extra mounted steps, handrails, exterior handles, brake system and axle brake rod
- Spring buffers
- Engraved and separately mounted toe bearing
- Coupling compatible to Lenz®
- Short-coupling kinematics
- Originally reproduced, three-dimensionalframe body
- Metal wheels, with inside contours
- Metal exterior handles
In 1898, Paul Millet purchased the first wine barrel wagon in order to lease it. Business developed successfully and the rolling stock grew. The company suffered a setback due to the First World War and the partial destruction of the rolling stock. In 1929, the company was supplemented by a wagon factory in Königshoffen. Following the Second World War, many former German tank wagons were also part of the inventory. In 1980, the company had 280 wagons inservice. A massive expansion followed in subsequent years resulting in the inventory doubling in size between 1993 (1000 wagons) and 2001. Today, Millet tank wagons can be seen in operation in close proximity to many refineries.
