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Express Locomotive BR03 & Tender

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$22.56 $30.49 In stock

BR03 express train locomotive & tender - the perfect addition to any model railway collection

Are you a lover of German technology and looking for the perfect addition to your model railway collection? Then the BR03 express train locomotive & tender in 1:87 scale is just right for you! This Level 5 model kit with 136 parts offers a real challenge for experienced model builders aged 13 and over.

The BR03 is a beautifully designed express locomotive that will be an eye-catcher in any collection. The detailed boiler with delicate engravings, the smoke chamber, the drive wheels and the push rod make this model kit particularly realistic and true to detail. The enclosed tender and the tender chassis offer even more options for individual design.

This model kit offers the authentic representation of the following versions: Deutsche Bahn, Reichsbahn (003181 & 03 2214-9). With the BR03 express train locomotive & tender you can recreate a piece of German technical history and add another highlight to your model railway system.

Features:

  • Detailed boiler with delicate engravings
  • smoke chamber
  • Drive wheels and push rods
  • Tender and tender chassis
  • Authentic representation of the following versions: Deutsche Bahn, Reichsbahn (003181 & 03 2214-9)

Scope of delivery:

  • Plastic model kit (not assembled)
  • Illustrated, multilingual building instructions

Background information:

The express train locomotive BR03 & Tender was developed by the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the 1930s and was one of the most important locomotives in the history of German rail transport. The BR03 was used on the most important express train routes and was considered one of the fastest and most powerful steam locomotives of its time. The BR03 is now a sought-after collector's item and a symbol of the long and successful history of German rail transport.

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Brian L. ★★★★★

I've been running this BR03 on my layout for a few evenings now and the tender's coupling mechanism clicks into place perfectly every time. The detailing on the boiler and cab is sharp enough to make it stand out even on a busy shelf.

Madison ★★★★★

The wheels on this BR03 run incredibly smoothly right out of the box, and the weight of the tender gives it excellent traction on my curves. I'm really impressed with how well the German locomotive handles my express layout without any stuttering.

Adam G. ★★★★☆

The detailing on the boiler and cab is surprisingly crisp for the price point. It runs smoothly right out of the box, though the tender coupling felt a bit stiff at first. Overall, a solid model that adds a nice touch of German engineering to the layout.