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Mini Locomotive with Tender 172 Pcs - Steam Train 3D Wooden Puzzle

CHF23.90
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Journey to the steam age with the Mini Locomotive by Ugears! A 172-piece wooden model featuring a rubber-band motor, piston linkages, and tender. Glue-free build!

Mini Locomotive with Tender by Ugears - Mechanical Steam Engine Wooden Model

Board the express to adventure with the Mini Locomotive with Tender by Ugears. Styled after the streamlined locomotives of the 1930s, this compact wooden train pays homage to the golden era of rail transit. Designed as an accessible starter model, it lets rail enthusiasts and beginner modelers experience working train mechanics without high complexity.

Working Rubber-Band Drive & Coupled Drive Wheels

Despite its compact format, this train packs an operational drive motor:

  • Rubber-Band Drive: A durable winding mechanism propels the locomotive forward over 2 meters on a single wind.
  • Connected Side Rods: Rotational torque transfers through a gear cluster to three coupled drive-wheel pairs animated by side rods.
  • Inertia Flywheel: An integrated flywheel mechanism smooths out acceleration for a steady, realistic run across flat floors.
  • Functional Tender: The coal car can carry small notes, treats, or keepsakes from one side of the room to the other.

Operating Instructions

Simple operation for immediate railway action:

  • Switch the front Start/Stop control lever to Stop.
  • Rotate the winding ratchet lever on the side of the boiler 6 to 7 turns.
  • Set the train down on a smooth floor, flick the switch to Start, and watch it roll.
  • Easy Servicing: The internal rubber-band drive can be wound repeatedly and bands replaced if necessary.

The Ideal First Railway Build

Rated as easy, providing an encouraging introduction to wooden mechanical models:

  • Glue-Free Precision: Laser pre-cut components push out cleanly and connect firmly without adhesive or tools.
  • STEM Learning: Hands-on experience with gear ratios, flywheels, and piston-rod dynamics.
  • Paintable Birch Wood: Leave it in natural birch wood or customize it with railway livery paints.

Technical Specifications

  • Part Count: 172 precision laser-cut wooden pieces.
  • Difficulty Level: Easy / Beginner friendly.
  • Operating Range: Travels over 2 meters on smooth floors.
  • Drive System: Rubber-band motor with ratcheted winder and flywheel.
  • Included in Kit: Pre-cut boards, drive bands, and full-color guide in 11 languages.

Mini Locomotive with Tender...

CHF23.90