Revell 1/87 Big Boy Locomotive Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit

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.