Revell 1/87 HO Scale Schnellzug-Locomotive Baureihe 01 \"Wagner\" Model Kit 02162 For Sale

Revell 1/87 (HO Scale) Schnellzug-Locomotive Baureihe 01 \"Wagner\" plastic model kit (Kit #02162).

Kit Features & Condition:

• Brand: Revell

• Kit Number: 02162

• Scale: 1/87 (HO Scale)

• Subject: German Reichsbahn Baureihe 01 (DRG Class 01) Express Steam Locomotive with Wagner smoke deflectors

• Material: Injection molded plastic kit

• Assembly Status: Unassembled kit

• Condition: Pre-owned, complete with original box, parts, and instruction manual.

Historical Marketing & Hook

• The Historical Icon: Introduced in 1926, the Baureihe 01 was the first standardized German express passenger locomotive (Einheitsdampflokomotive), built to haul high-speed express trains across the Deutsche Reichsbahn network. The early \"Wagner\" production series is famous among railway purists for its distinctively large smoke deflectors, designed by Richard Wagner, which gave the 01 its imposing and unmistakable profile. Note: box sealed but top of box has crease.

• Why Modelers & Railfans Want This Kit:

  • HO Scale Versatility: Perfectly scaled at 1/87 (HO gauge), making it ideal for non-operating static displays, layout scenery accents, or vintage German rail collections.

  • Crisp Detail: Recreates the intricate side-valve gear, driver wheels, large tender, and classic Wagner deflector plates in sharp plastic detail without the heavy price tag of brass or diecast models.