Trumpeter 1/35 German Panzerlok BR57 Armoured Locomotive Plastic Model Kit [00219]

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Germany had used armored trains in WWI, but prior to the start of WWII the armored train was seen as something of a relic by the German defense force, the Reichswehr, and its government renamed successor in 1935, the Wehrmact. The Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG), or German National Railway between 1920 and 1945, saw armored trains as a way to preserve and advance a military presence. By keeping a strong military face on this state owned railroad?The BR57 armored trains locomotive was actually based on the Prussian series G10 locomotive first built in 1910 and featuring an 0-10-0 wheel arrangement.
Item No : 00219
Item Name : German Panzerlok BR57 Armoured Locomotive
Bar Code : 9580208002194
Scale : 1:35
Item Type : Static Armor
Model Brief : Length: 543.1mm(roadbed not included ) Width: 104.08mm
Total Parts : 602pcs
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : n/a
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 16 sprues and road beds.
Released Date : 2010-04
More Features : The kit consists of 602 parts in grey plastic with a further 8 section
roadbeds
-Newly tooled parts (chassis,body,cab...) in accurate detail
-Addti"
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Description These of armored trains became prevalent during WWII initially on the Eastern Front. Transport through occupied areas of Eastern Europe became dangerous due to partisan groups attacking advancing troops. The Germans considered armored trains a more secure method of transporting equipment through these areas. For added protection of the locomotive, it was often placed in the middle of the train. The loco itself was protected by 13 tons of steel plating making the total weight of this locomotive was nearly 90 tons. The BR.57 had a top speed of 60km/h and had a range of 360km when pulling the cars loaded with vehicles and equipment. Kit consists of 602 parts on 16 sprues plus 8 track roadbed sections. Completed kit measures over 21�� long. View All Close