Building blocks COBI DR BR 52/TY2 Steam Locomotive 1723 pieces

The COBI DR BR 52/Ty2 Steam Locomotive is a 1:35 scale building block model consisting of 1723 pieces that reproduces the appearance and working mechanisms of the WWII-era German BR 52 (Ty2) freight steam locomotive. The set offers a 2-in-1 configuration with interchangeable parts and markings to build either the German BR 52 with wartime livery or the Polish Ty2 with post-war Polish State Railways markings. The model includes a removable engine-room roof, visible internal details such as instruments and a simulated burning coal firebox, coupled engine and tender for synchronized movement, and a section of realistic block track composed of five pieces.

Advantages

The set delivers accurate external proportions and numerous printed symbols, numbering and markings, together with functional mechanics that drive the wheels through an internal gear train. Four different wheel designs ensure stable running on block track and reliable negotiation of curves. The two-color injection molded track sections present realistic rails and sleepers with a wood grain texture and can be fixed to display bases. The kit also includes two crew minifigures and two interchangeable name plates, and is compatible with standard block-track systems from other manufacturers.

Suitable for

• Model building and display for collectors and hobbyists
• Historical dioramas and railway-themed displays
• Educational demonstrations of steam locomotive mechanisms
• Hands-on construction projects for ages 9 and up

Key specifications

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of pieces: 1723
• Recommended minimum age: 9 years
• Included track sections: 5 sections, total length about 65 cm
• Model colors: red and black (selected bricks in other colors included)
• Features: removable engine-room roof, visible firebox detail, internal gear-driven wheel mechanism, coupled engine and tender
• Includes: two interchangeable name plates and two crew figures (German wartime driver and Polish post-war driver)

How to use

Assemble the model following the supplied instructions, starting from the chassis and wheel assemblies to ensure correct alignment of the internal gears. Attach the engine to the tender so the coupling allows synchronized movement; verify wheel engagement on the provided track sections. Use the removable roof to inspect and access the engine-room details. Switch additional bricks and markings according to the chosen historical configuration (German BR 52 or Polish Ty2).

Usage recommendations

Handle small parts with care and keep them away from children under the recommended age. Place the assembled locomotive on the included block track or compatible block track for best running performance and fasten track sections to a display base if a permanent exhibit is intended.