The legendary steam locomotive BR86 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 first examples of the BR86 were produced by MGB Karlsruhe Locomotive Works in 1928 and the last machine was manufactured in 1943. The BR86 holds the record in Germany for the longest production run of any locomotive, with a total of 776 built. After World War II, the Czechoslovak State Railway operated these locomotives. They saw service until the 1960's.
The first examples of the BR86 were produced by MGB Karlsruhe Locomotive Works in 1928 and the last machine was manufactured in 1943. The BR86 holds the record in Germany for the longest production run of any locomotive, with a total of 776 built. After World War II, the Czechoslovak State Railway operated these locomotives. They saw service until the 1960's.
Key Features:
- Engineer's cab well detailed
- Well detailed running gear and brake system
- Front coupling assembly can be detached
- Walkways have anti-skid surfaces
- Smoke box and furnace doors well detailed
- Connecting and side coupling rods well detailed
- Accurately molded chassis
- 100% new tooling
- Railroad track stand included for display
