Product Information
- Accurately recreates unique details down to the bolts
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Italian "Sogliola" shunting locomotive, which was operational during World War II and active on the North African front.
Real Vehicle Information
- The FS 206/207/208 series "Sogliola" is a small shunting locomotive operated in Italy from 1931 to 1984.
- Primarily used for switching freight cars in rail yards, it proved quite successful.
- Manufactured under license from the German Breuer Type IV shunting locomotives.
- Nearly 400 units were reportedly produced by Antonio Badoni Lecco and Costamasnaga Como companies.
- The locomotive was affectionately nicknamed "Sogliola" (Sole) due to its shape.
- It was also deployed by the Italian army and used for transporting supplies for the Afrika Korps from Tobruk to El Alamein in July 1942.
Model Information
- This plastic model assembly kit recreates the "Sogliola" shunting locomotive that was operated by the Italian army on the North African front during World War II.
- It is a model of the German Breuer Type IV shunting locomotive licensed for production in Italy with more than 180 parts.
- Includes optional parts to build either the World War II or post-war version.
- The model is detailed with both style and mechanism parts created with new molds, capturing the design and features like bolts, hinges, and headlights.
- The driver's cabin door can be assembled in an open or closed position.
- The interior is equipped with detailed features like control levers and tread patterns on the floor.
- The windows on the front and back of the cab can also be assembled open or closed.
- Comes with exhibition rail parts (total length 19cm) with detailed sleeper and track designs.
- The rail can be assembled as a straight or curved piece.
- Includes a figure of an Italian army engineer non-commissioned officer.
- Offers decals with four marking options for wartime and postwar versions.
- Ideal for creating dioramas, this kit can be combined with separately sold tank transporters, covered freight cars, and rail sets.
Features
- Recreates the Italian "Sogliola" shunting locomotive in 1/35 scale
- Includes over 180 parts
- Optional parts allow construction of either the North African campaign version or post-war version
- Comes with one figure of Italian army engineer non-commissioned officer and display track (total length 19cm)
- Offers four marking choices
Specification Info
- Scale: 1/35
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