Welcome to the world of model railway construction with our S3/6 BR-18 construction kit. This detailed model allows you to experience the history of the majestic steam locomotives.
The S3/6 BR-18 was designed and built at the J. A. Maffei workshops in Munich and the first example was delivered on 16 July 1908. This model is a 'Pacific'-type locomotive with large diameter wheels. At the time, it was the largest machine ever built by this manufacturer and it is still considered 'the most beautiful'. the locomotive on the German the railways‘.
Debt the locomotive was renowned for its outstanding performance on long-distance routes, and in 1951 it pulled a 150-tonne train over a distance of 180 kilometres, from Hamburg to Munich, stopping only to fill up with water. The 'S' stands for 'Schnellzuglocomotiven' (long-distance trains) and 3/6 is the number of drive axles compared to the total number of axles.
The S3/6 BR-18 was mainly used on long-distance lines in Bavaria, but they also hauled such famous train such as the Orient Express and Rheingold, the Ostend-Vienna Express or the Paris-Karlsbad-Prague Express. Throughout the history of the locomotive, several variations were made, mainly in terms of the cab, boiler and engine mechanisms.
In this kit you'll find out, step by step, how to assemble a model with all the details from the original the locomotive. We invite you to get carried away and set up areas for creative leisure where you can enjoy this wonderful model train set.
Whether you're an experienced modeller or a beginner, this kit is a fantastic opportunity to delve into the history and learn more about steam locomotives. Order your S3/6 BR-18 kit now and begin your journey back in time.
