Hobbyboss 1:72 - German Kriegslokomotive Br 52

The great need for locomotives in Germany during the second world war explains the explosion in production of many different types. The construction of classes 44, 50 and 86 were simplified and orders for all other types of loco were cancelled. The best loco of the war was the BR 50. The construction of the Class BR 52 was not foreseen in any construction program never mind that of 1939. In 1941 the need for a new simpler type became apparent. The BR 52 with an axle load of 15 tonnes and a maximum speed of 44mph (80km/h) forwards or backwards Read More...ecame as good as the Class BR 50. Significant quantities of materials and manpower were also able to be reduced which in turn further reduced the costs.Read Less