02165 Revell 1/87 Big Boy Locomotive

The Revell 1/87 Big Boy Plastic Locomotive Model kit requires glue and painting. This Kit contains Decals to build two Union Pacific versions . Suitable for Ages 10 & Up.

Description

The American Big Boys are some of the longest and largest steam locomotives ever built anywhere in the world. During the late thirties Union Pacific often used auxiliary engines to haul trains from Ogden, Utah up a steep pass to Wasatch. U.P. wished to simplify this system and instructed their own development department to design a new locomotive capable of hauling a 3,600 ton train (max 4,200 tons) up the steep pass. The 25 Big Boy locomotives were built in 2 groups. The first group, called the Class 1, was built from 1941. The second, Class 2, was built in 1944. The last goods train was hauled by a Big Boy loco in July 1959. Most Big Boys were retired from service in 1961.

Key Features

1/87 scale Plastic Model
One-Piece Reproduction boiler
Separate butterfly damper
Detailed drivers Cab
Moveable Pony Trucks
Detailed Driving Wheels
Detailed Driving Rods
Front Cow Catcher
Detailed Tender with Ladders
Finely detailed reproduction Tracks (approx 48cm)
Decals for 2 Union Pacific Versions
Illustrated Assembly Guide
Age Suitability: 10+

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months, it contains small parts with sharp edges which can present a choking hazard.

Specs

Skill Level: 3
Range: Locomotive
Length: 464mm (7 3/8”)
Width: mm (”)
Height: mm (“)
Parts: 87
Scale: 1:87

Model: 02165
Issued: 2003
Shipping Weight: 0.6kgs
Manufactured by: Revell