The S3/6 BR18 express train locomotive model kit
Discover the era of steam locomotives with our high-precision S3/6 BR18 express train locomotive model kit. This 1:87 scale kit consists of 154 finely crafted parts and faithfully recreates the historic original with a length of 284 mm, a width of 39 mm and a height of 64 mm. The age recommendation is 13+ years, which makes this model the ideal project for experienced modelers. Special features such as the detailed boiler, smoke chamber, drive wheels and push rods, as well as the tender and its chassis, promise a realistic and challenging building experience.
Scope of delivery:
Detailed boiler and smoke chamber
Drive wheels and push rods
Tender and detailed tender chassis
Decals for two versions: Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Reichsbahn
Special features:
Highly detailed parts for a realistic design
Special features that underline the authenticity of the model
Two different design options through decals
This complex Level 5 category kit is designed for experienced modelers with in-depth knowledge and skills. Recommended for ages 13 and up, this kit is the perfect opportunity to hone your model building skills and learn the details and techniques of in-depth model building projects.
Background information:
From 1908 to 1931, the Class S 3/6 was built for the Royal Bavarian State Railways and the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It was characterized by its smoothness and an output of 1830 PSi. This kit brings a piece of railway history into your home and allows you to create an impressive model of one of the most legendary locomotives.
The American Big Boys are some of the longest and largest steam locomotives ever built anywhere in the world. During the late thirties Union Pacific often used auxiliary engines to haul trains from Ogden, Utah up a steep pass to Wasatch. U.P. wished to simplify this system and instructed their own development department to design a new locomotive capable of hauling a 3,600 ton train (max 4,200 tons) up the steep pass. The 25 Big Boy locomotives were built in 2 groups. The first group, called the Class 1, was built from 1941. The second, Class 2, was built in 1944. The last goods train was hauled by a Big Boy loco in July 1959. Most Big Boys were retired from service in 1961.
- One-piece reproduction boiler
- Separate butterfly damper
- Detailed driver's cab
- Movable pony trucks
- Detailed driving wheels
- Detailed driving rods
- Front cow-catcher
- Detailed tender with ladders
- Finely detailed reproduction tracks (approx. 48 cm)
- Decals for 2 Union Pacific versions
Colours Required
Main 8 9 91 99 330
Additional 75 86 92
