Revell 1/87 Big Boy Locomotive Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit
Revell 1/87 Big Boy Locomotive Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit
Experience Steam With the Revell Big Boy Locomotive Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit Featuring a One Piece Boiler and Accurate Decals
Construct the Massive Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Train
Feature a One Piece Boiler and a Detailed Coal Tender
Apply Accurate Decals for Two Unique Steam Train Styles
Starter Set Includes All Required Items to Begin Building
87 Precise Parts for Experienced Modellers to Construct
Constructing a physical piece of railway engineering provides a rewarding and tactile experience for any dedicated hobbyist. Every moulded component within the Scale Plastic Model Starter Kit captures the heavy industrial feel of classic locomotives. Builders will appreciate the intricate drive wheels and linkage systems that make the engine look ready to pull massive loads. The inclusion of a 48cm track replica ensures the completed train has a perfect presentation base straight out of the box.
Union Pacific introduced these massive machines during the late 1930s to navigate the challenging grades between Utah and Wyoming. Tasked with pulling heavy freight trains weighing up to 4,200 tonnes up steep mountain passes without the need for auxiliary engines, they represented a peak in steam power engineering. Exactly 25 units were constructed across two production runs during the 1940s. These heavy haulers served reliably until the final freight transport occurred in July 1959, marking the end of a remarkable era in American railways.
Add a monumental piece of transport history to your collection today. Completing the heavy freight machine is the perfect way to celebrate the golden age of steam.
A detailed track replica measuring 48cm provides a perfect display base
Intricate drive linkage and movable steering racks add mechanical realism
The one-piece boiler replica captures the immense size of the classic train
The detailed coal tender includes accurate access ladders and surface textures
Authentic decals allow for two distinct Union Pacific operational variants
Included paints and professional glue ensure you can begin building immediately
Experienced modellers will find the 87-piece build a highly rewarding project
Genuine Revell Product
Scale: 1/87
Length: 464mm (18.2")
Pieces: 87Pcs
Decal Schemes: 2
Skill Level: Suits Experienced Modellers
1x Revell 1/87 Big Boy Locomotive Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit
1x Revell Aqua Colour Paint Set
1x Revell Contacta Professional Mini Glue
1x Paint Brush
1x Decal Set
1x Assembly Instructions
Nothing! Everything is included in the box!
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Scale
- 1/87
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Experience
- Experienced
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Land Type
- Train