Trumpeter Plastic Model 1/35 STEAM BR86 LOCOMOTIVE DAMPFLOKOMOTIVE TR00217

The legendary steam locomotive BR 86 was designed to a 1925 specification for a 15-ton axle loading for use on all branch lines,especially in hilly and mountainous countryside.These locomotives showed a remarkable uniformity in construction when compared to previous types,which had been manufactured to regional designs ,leading to problems with maintenance and spare parts.the standardizatio of parts and components solved these problems.The first examples of the BR86 were produced by MGB Karlsruhe locomotive works in 1928 and last machine was manufactured in 1943 as interim war locomotive version.The BR 86 holds the record in Germany for the longest production run of any locomotive ever manufactured,with a total of 776 built.From 1939,these locomotives also saw service in Austria ,Poland and the soviet union.After WW II,the Czechoslovak State Railway operated these locomotives,from a total of 65 locomotives seized as war prizes and reparation.They saw service until the 1960's ,when most were phased out of regular service.:
Item No : 00217
Item Name : Dampflokomotive BR86
Bar Code : 9580208002170
Scale : 1:35
Item Type : Static Armor
Model Brief : Length: 393.7mm : Width: 88mm : Height: 122.3mm
Total Parts : 677pcs
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : 1piece
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 19 sprues and road beds.
Released Date : 2009-08
More Features : The kit consists of :677 parts :4 of :vinyl pipes, 1 piece of etched parts ,13 of clear parts,
>full interior details incl. driving, chassis,boiler"

Description In WWII the Germans modified many freight and passenger locomotives for use in transporting troops and armor across the battlefield. Heavy steel plates were affixed to both sides of the locomotives to protect them from enemy attack, as these were slower moving transports and easy targets. The BR86 was a heavy steamer with a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement and could pull numerous transport vehicles. Kit consists of 634 parts on 18 sprues, plus four vinyl pipes, photo etched part and clear parts. Includes full cab interior detail, drive assembly, chassis and boiler. View All Close