COBI Trains DR BR 52/Ty2 Steam Locomotive | Historical Collection Set | 1723 Pieces | 1:35 Scale Model | Interlocking Building Block Kit # 6283

The COBI "Trains" collection's German DR BR 52 Steam Locomotive/Ty2 model set, a 2-in-1 design, encapsulates the iconic WWII steam locomotive's essence. It offers two building options: a German DR BR 52 with WWII markings or a post-war Polish State Railways version. This comprehensive set, crafted in 1:35 scale, features distinct bricks for German and Polish versions, including different symbols, numbering, and larger lamps for the Polish model. It also includes a German WWII train driver figure and a post-war Polish driver in PKP uniform. The detailed model showcases intricate internal prints, a removable engine room roof revealing device replicas, and a visible fire box with 'burning coal'. The locomotive, coupled with the tender, has a gear mechanism for realistic movement and wheel designs compatible with block tracks, including other brands. The set contains interchangeable nameplates (German BR 52, Polish Ty2) and five track sections totaling 65 cm, made using two-color injection for realistic steel-colored rails and brown railway ties with wood grain textures and no visible studs. These tracks can be secured to displays via physical holes. A historical and railway enthusiast's delight, the set chronicles the BR 52/Ty2/Ty42's journey: a robust, simple German freight steam locomotive, extensively used in Poland post-WWII to haul heavy freight and passenger trains. Its prowess included pulling trains up to 620 tons at 80 km/h or 1,700 tons at 50 km/h. The COBI BR 52/Ty2 model set is not just a build, but a piece of history to assemble and cherish.