Revell 02171 Express Locomotive BR 02 - Tender 2 2mT30 1/87

The plastic model kit Revell 02171 Express Locomotive BR 02 - Tender 2'2'T30 in 1/87 scale is a faithfully reproduced miniature of one of the most recognizable German steam locomotives of the interwar period and World War II. The model allows you to recreate both the characteristic silhouette of the BR 02 series engines and the detailed 2'2'T30 tender, designed for long-distance express train service.

About the model: The set is made from high-quality plastic, allowing for precise assembly and easy painting. The 1/87 (H0) scale makes it suitable both as a collector's display piece and as a realistic element of a model railway layout. The model contains no metal parts or resin accessories; it is designed solely for plastic assembly kits, but attention to detail guarantees satisfaction even for advanced modelers.

Historical background: The BR 02 locomotive is a German express steam engine produced between 1925 and 1938 for Deutsche Reichsbahn by companies such as Henschel and Borsig. It was mainly used to haul fast passenger trains on the main rail routes of the Third Reich. About 100 units of this series were built, and they operated on key routes between major cities—including Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt am Main—until the end of World War II. After the war, some locomotives were transferred to PKP (Polish State Railways) and DR in East Germany.

Period of use: Interwar period, World War II.

• Scale: 1/87 (H0)
• Country of use: Germany (Deutsche Reichsbahn)
• Material: plastic
• No metal or resin parts; model for assembly and painting
• Category: plastic model kit – railway
• Recommended paint colors: 32187, 32191, 32193, 32199, 32301, 32302, 32330 (Revell)

We recommend this model: Both for beginner railway enthusiasts and advanced modelers, as well as H0 scale diorama collectors who wish to enhance their layouts with an authentic piece of German railway history. Difficulty level: 3/5 – intermediate build, recommended for those with basic experience in plastic modeling.