{"product_id":"hobbyboss-1-72-german-panzerlok-br57-armoured-locomotive-82922-wwii-german-military-railway-train-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"HobbyBoss 1\/72 German Panzerlok BR57 Armoured Locomotive 82922 WWII German Military Railway Train Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/72 scale German Panzerlok BR57 Armoured Locomotive plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 82922)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents a German BR57 steam locomotive fitted with protective armour, designed for military railway operations during World War II\u003cbr\u003e• The German term Panzerlok refers to an armoured locomotive used in military railway service\u003cbr\u003e• Based on the Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 57 steam locomotive family, which included the well-known Prussian G 10 freight locomotive design\u003cbr\u003e• Features the distinctive armoured locomotive body, enclosed protective plating and heavy railway configuration\u003cbr\u003e• Captures the imposing appearance of a steam locomotive modified for operation in potentially hostile territory\u003cbr\u003e• The underlying BR57 locomotive design was developed primarily for heavy freight transportation\u003cbr\u003e• The Prussian G 10 featured a 0-10-0 wheel arrangement, with five coupled driving axles providing substantial traction\u003cbr\u003e• Powered by a traditional coal-fired steam engine, using steam pressure to drive the locomotive's pistons and connecting rods\u003cbr\u003e• Armoured locomotives were developed to provide additional protection for railway crews and essential mechanical components\u003cbr\u003e• Protective armour helped reduce vulnerability to small-arms fire and battlefield fragments, although it could not eliminate the threat from mines or heavy weapons\u003cbr\u003e• German armoured railway equipment was employed for railway security, military transport and support operations\u003cbr\u003e• Armoured locomotives could operate as part of larger Panzerzug (armoured train) formations\u003cbr\u003e• German armoured trains were used for railway patrols, convoy protection and support of military operations\u003cbr\u003e• Railway networks played an essential role in transporting troops, ammunition, fuel, vehicles and equipment during WWII\u003cbr\u003e• Armoured railway vehicles became particularly associated with security operations on the Eastern Front\u003cbr\u003e• The BR57's heavy freight locomotive origins made it a suitable platform for hauling substantial railway loads\u003cbr\u003e• The armoured configuration gives the locomotive a distinctive appearance compared with conventional steam railway engines\u003cbr\u003e• Represents an interesting combination of industrial railway engineering and military vehicle protection\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/72 scale provides an impressive display subject while remaining compatible with a wide range of military railway accessories\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of WWII German military trains, armoured locomotives, railway equipment and unusual military vehicles\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to German Panzerzug armoured wagons, BR86 locomotives, WR 360 diesel locomotives and railway artillery model kits\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for WWII Eastern Front railway security, military supply depot and armoured train dioramas\u003cbr\u003e• Can be displayed as a standalone armoured locomotive or incorporated into a larger military railway scene\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired German military grey, dark camouflage and weathered railway finishes\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for realistic soot deposits, rust streaks, grease marks, chipped paint and operational grime\u003cbr\u003e• The large armoured surfaces provide opportunities for subtle weathering, highlighting the locomotive's rugged military appearance\u003cbr\u003e• A distinctive addition to any WWII military collection, representing the specialised role of armoured railway transport during the war\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbyboss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51957149958390,"sku":"82922","price":75.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3227\/7238\/files\/82922.jpg?v=1792229846","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginefleet.co.nz\/products\/hobbyboss-1-72-german-panzerlok-br57-armoured-locomotive-82922-wwii-german-military-railway-train-model-kit-nz-stock","provider":"Imaginefleet Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}