American Articulated Steam Locomotive

Two engines, one boiler, and a reputation that never shrank.

The largest steam locomotives ever put into regular service were articulated — two full sets of driving wheels hinged under a single enormous boiler, built to drag freight over mountain grades no ordinary engine could face. This build recreates that giant in 1,186 pieces and 52.7 cm of black boiler and tender, riding its own track section. Coupling rods link the twin driver groups, ladders climb the smokebox front, and the coal tender follows behind on multi-axle bogies. A separate station platform vignette — clock post, bench and steps — completes the scene.

• Articulated layout — two complete driving wheel sets under one boiler
• 52.7 cm locomotive and tender on an included track section
• Detailed coupling rods and valve gear linking the driver groups
• Coal tender with ladders and multi-axle bogies
• Station platform vignette with clock post, bench and steps
• 1,186 pieces, printed instruction manual included

Delivered in the 24builds® Collector's Box. Mountains made them build it this big.

24builds® offers tracked & insured worldwide delivery for €9.99 per order through premium couriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL and more.

Orders to EU/EEA, USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand are all shipped within 5-10 working days.

Please note that in order for us to minimise delivery time and shipping costs, we replace any original boxes of the product with a smaller, more ergonomic and more secure packaging option.

Order cancellations
You’ll be able to cancel your order during the first 24 hours since purchased, and if hasn't entered transit.

Returns
Unopened merchandise may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of receipt of your order.

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