Since the invention of the railroad, trains have always played a major role in wars, particularly for troop transport. But even as early as the Civil War, especially armed armored trains were used in active combat. For about a hundred years, ironclad trains were running the railroads of Europe. To this day, only a few survive.
The Motobronevagon MBV-2. Produced in 1938, this self-propelled vehicle was armed with three 76.2mm guns and ten machine guns, with a crew of fifteen. Only two of these heavy-class armored trains were built, which saw extensive action in WWII against the Nazis. One of the trains is now on display at The Kubinka Tank Museum.
The Motobronevagon MBV-2. Produced in 1938, this self-propelled vehicle was armed with three 76.2mm guns and ten machine guns, with a crew of fifteen. Only two of these heavy-class armored trains were built, which saw extensive action in WWII against the Nazis. One of the trains is now on display at The Kubinka Tank Museum.
- 420 + Parts
- Single piece upper and lower hull
- Detailed superstructure with rivets
- (3) separate turrets
- Multiple machine gun ports and field guns
- Optional hatches
- Filigree hand and foot rails
- Detailed running gear
- Stone textured roadbed display base with separate cross ties
- Includes 5 section roadbeds
- Rails and joint bars
- Transparent lights
- Photoetch (latches, brackets, guns)
- 5-view color painting reference for a single camouflage scheme