Model railway accessories

Cable trough set, German type – sizes I to IV with lids and corners, N, TT, H0

Concrete cable troughs beside the track in five sizes: trough with fixed or loose lid, 90° and 45° corners. Prototype dimensions divided by the scale, resin recommended.

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Description

Along German lines, cables run in concrete troughs beside the track. This set models the common sizes I, II, III, IIIa and IV: 1 m troughs with two 50 cm lids each, plus corners so you can route the trough line around signals and cabinets.

  • Five sizes with documented inside and outside dimensions, all in one file per scale.
  • Fixed or loose lids: closed troughs for long runs, open troughs with loose lids for construction and maintenance scenes.
  • 90° and 45° corners for each size.
  • No lettering and no logos.

In the set per scale:

  • Size I: prototype outside 220 × 275 mm, inside 100 × 160 mm; H0 2.53 × 3.16 × 11.49 mm
  • Size II: prototype outside 400 × 275 mm, inside 240 × 160 mm; H0 4.6 × 3.16 × 11.49 mm
  • Size III: prototype outside 400 × 385 mm, inside 240 × 260 mm; H0 4.6 × 4.43 × 11.49 mm
  • Size IIIa: prototype outside 515 × 275 mm, inside 355 × 160 mm; H0 5.92 × 3.16 × 11.49 mm
  • Size IV: prototype outside 700 × 285 mm, inside 540 × 160 mm; H0 8.05 × 3.28 × 11.49 mm
  • Per size: trough with fixed lid, open trough with loose lid (print two per trough), 90° corner and 45° corner. In N, size I comes with a fixed lid only.

Scales: One variant per scale: N (resin only), TT (1:120) and H0 (1:87). There is no Z: the walls would be 0.3 mm thin there. Each variant contains the single parts and a collection plate with all parts of the scale (3 mm apart).

Dimensions: Prototype dimensions from Uhlmann Beton manufacturer data (cable troughs to DBS 918 065) and Müller-Rösler Bahn manufacturer data, divided by the scale. Where the manufacturers differ (sizes III and IV inside by up to 25 mm), the Uhlmann values apply; in H0 that is 0.3 mm at most. Walls, floors and lids that would be thinner than 0.65 mm to scale are thickened to 0.65 mm; loose lids lie on top of the walls (set inside on the prototype), the overall height stays to scale. The leg length of the corners (50 cm) is an estimate, not true to the prototype. How accurate it turns out depends on your printer, and our part has not been tested on a layout yet. Print the free check gauge first to see in advance whether clearance and distances suit your setup.

Material: Resin recommended, the parts are small to scale; the stated print time and resin amount are an estimate for resin at 0.05 mm layers on a common MSLA printer. In H0 and TT, FDM in PLA with a 0.2 mm nozzle and 0.08 mm layers also works. With resin: wear gloves, follow the resin manufacturer's instructions and cure the parts fully.

Not a toy. Model-making accessory for model railway hobbyists aged 14 and up; contains small parts that can be swallowed, keep out of reach of small children.

Dimensions

Width5 mm
Height3 mm
Depth12 mm
Weight (printed)4 g
Layer height0.05 mm

Dimensions of the default variant in print orientation.

Material and temperature

PLA is enough for gauges and structural parts (0.4 mm nozzle). For small details use resin or a 0.2 mm nozzle. With resin: wear gloves, follow the resin manufacturer's instructions and cure the parts fully.

Print orientation: Resin: tilted by about 30–45° on light supports. FDM: Lying as installed, top side up.

Safety notice

Not a toy. Model-making accessory for model railway hobbyists aged 14 and up; contains small parts that can be swallowed, keep out of reach of small children. Not a toy. Model-making accessory for model railway hobbyists aged 14 and up; contains small parts that can be swallowed, keep out of reach of small children.

Uncured resin is an irritant: wear nitrile gloves, ventilate well, follow the resin manufacturer’s instructions and fully post-cure the parts.

Not an original part. No affiliation with the manufacturers named; brand and model names only indicate fitment.

What's included

You get one ZIP for the version you choose, with:

  • STL – print-ready mesh
  • 3MF – with print profile
  • STEP – editable in CAD
Files per version
VersionContainsPrice
N (resin only)kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_sammelplatte.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_sammelplatte.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_sammelplatte.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_i_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_i_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_i_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_ii_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_ii_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_ii_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iii_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iii_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iii_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iii_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iii_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iii_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_deckel_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_deckel_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_deckel_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iiia_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iiia_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iiia_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iv_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iv_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_trog_iv_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke90_iv.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_n_ecke45_iv.step€3.90
TT (1:120)kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_sammelplatte.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_sammelplatte.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_sammelplatte.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_i_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_i_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_i_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_i_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_i_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_i_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_ii_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_ii_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_ii_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_ii_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_ii_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_ii_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iii_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iii_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iii_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iii_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iii_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iii_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iiia_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iiia_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iiia_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iiia_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iiia_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iiia_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iv_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iv_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iv_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iv_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iv_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_trog_iv_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_deckel_iv.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke90_iv.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_tt_ecke45_iv.step€3.90
H0 (1:87)kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_sammelplatte.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_sammelplatte.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_sammelplatte.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_i_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_i_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_i_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_i_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_i_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_i_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_i.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_i.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_i.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_ii_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_ii_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_ii_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_ii_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_ii_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_ii_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_ii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_ii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_ii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iii_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iii_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iii_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iii_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iii_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iii_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iii.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iii.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iii.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iiia_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iiia_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iiia_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iiia_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iiia_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iiia_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iiia.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iiia.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iiia.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iv_fest.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iv_fest.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iv_fest.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iv_offen.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iv_offen.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_trog_iv_offen.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_deckel_iv.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke90_iv.step, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iv.stl, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iv.3mf, kabeltrog-set-deutsche-bauart_h0_ecke45_iv.step€3.90

Printing

  1. Resin, 0.05 mm layers: tilt the single parts by about 30–45° in the resin slicer and add light supports, on undersides and backs rather than visible faces.
  2. After printing, wash the parts (cleaner as specified by the resin manufacturer), remove the supports and post-cure them fully under UV light.
  3. FDM (H0, TT): PLA, 0.2 mm nozzle, 0.08 mm layers, no supports, as the files are laid out.

FAQ

Which material should I use for this model railway accessory?

Recommended: Resin (alternatively PLA). PLA is enough for gauges and structural parts (0.4 mm nozzle). For small details use resin or a 0.2 mm nozzle. With resin: wear gloves, follow the resin manufacturer's instructions and cure the parts fully.

Do I receive a printed part?

No. You get the print files and print the part yourself or use a print service. You get the download link right after payment.

How many troughs do I need?

One trough is 1 m long, 11.5 mm in H0. For 1 m of layout in H0 you need about 87 troughs; add several copies of the collection plate or of single troughs in your slicer.

Resin or FDM?

Resin recommended, the parts are small to scale; the stated print time and resin amount are an estimate for resin at 0.05 mm layers on a common MSLA printer. In H0 and TT, FDM in PLA with a 0.2 mm nozzle and 0.08 mm layers also works. With resin: wear gloves, follow the resin manufacturer's instructions and cure the parts fully.

Does the part carry current or work?

No. Nothing in this range carries current; detail parts are dummies.

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    Version 1.0.0, updated 5 November 2026 · SKU MB-CABLE-TROUGH

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