German WWII BR86 Armored Steam Locomotive 1/35 Trumpeter

The legendary steam locomotive BR86 was designed to a 1925 specification for a 15-ton axle loading for use on 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 first examples of the BR86 were produced by MGB Karlsruhe locomotive works in 1928 and the last machine was manufactured in 1943 as an interim war locomotive version. The BR86 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 WWII, the Czechoslovak State Railway received 65 locomotives seized as war prizes and reparations. They saw service until the 1960’s, when most were phased out of regular service. 

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/35
Parts: 677
Length: 15.5”
Width: 3.47” 
Height: 4.82” 
– Assembly required
– 19 sprues and road beds
– Photo-etched parts
– Clear parts
– Fully detailed interior
– Includes instructions

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Paint Guides:

Gloss Black
Gloss Red
Silver

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Field Grey
Silver
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