Trumpeter 1/35 German Armored Train Panzertriebwagen 223

This German heavy armored railcar was a modification of German locomotive WR 550. It was encased in heavy armor and equipped with two 20mm artillery positions, one at each end of the unit. After capture by the Soviets, the towers were replaced by Russian artillery cannons armed with 76.2mm FK 295/1. This vehicle was the heaviest armored railcar ever produced. Only one piece was built and it was used to protect Germanys Eastern Front near the end of the war. Kit consists of over 480 parts including photo-etched dertails and 8 section of track. Highly detailed plastic pieces. Assembly, paint, glue and sprue cutters required (not included) Illustrated instructions « less