Trumpeter 1/35 German BR52 Kriegslok 2-10-0 Locomotive And Tender WW2 (00210) A superb kit of the German Kriegslok or 'war locomotive'. These were the locomotives
built to support the transport needs of the increasingly mechanised German armed forces,
being designed for rapid construction and ease of maintenance. Model dimensions length:
886mm width: 87mm height: 134.2mm , 710 pieces
Glue and paints are required to assemble and complete the model (not included)
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The great need for locomotives in Germany during the second world war explains the explosion in production. First of all construction of classes 44, 50 and 86 was simplified, and orders for other types of locos were cancelled. The best loco of the war was the class BR 50, the construction of the Class BR 52 was not foreseen in any construction program never mind that of 1939. In 1941 the need for a new simpler type was apparent. These machines became with an axle load of 15 tonnes and a maximum speed of 80 km/h (44 mph) forwards or backwards, as good as the Class BR 50. Significant quantities of materials and manpower were able to be reduced further reducing their cost. Builder Berliner Maschinenfabrik Year built 1943 Works number 12226, Weight in working order 149.7 tonnes, Length over body 22 975 mm (75 feet, 4 inches) Maximum speed 80 km/h (44 mph) Boiler pressure 16 bar (240 psi), Power 1620 CV Grate area 3,9 m (41,9 sq.ft.), Driving wheel diameter 1400 mm, Fuel capacity Coal - 10 tonnes, Water - 26 m3 (5'715 gallons)
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