🚂 Build Your Own Heavy Loco Freight Train
Bring the engineering and industrial character of freight railways to life with the Metal Time Heavy Loco Freight Train – DIY Metal Model Kit. Designed as a detailed modular freight train, Heavy Loco consists of a locomotive, hopper and covered wagon, each recreated with attention to mechanical and decorative details.
With 234 precision-crafted pieces and a wind-up mechanical movement system, this advanced model offers an engaging building experience that becomes a functional moving train once assembled.
⚙️ A Moving Modular Freight Train
Designed for railway enthusiasts, collectors and experienced builders, Heavy Loco features:
- 234 precision-crafted metal pieces
- Stainless steel construction
- Locomotive, hopper and covered wagon
- Wind-up spring mechanism
- Gears that drive the train
- Cogged wheels for stable movement
- Can move across a surface without tracks
- Decorative details and ornaments on the locomotive and wagons
- Modular design allowing additional wagons and locomotives to be connected
- Unique serial number for collectability
- No glue or adhesive required
The wind-up mechanism drives the train through its gears, while the specially designed wheels allow Heavy Loco to move without requiring a track system.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy a rewarding building experience that combines creativity, mechanical engineering and railway design.
- Develops technical creativity
- Encourages interest in mechanical engineering
- Provides an engaging hands-on DIY activity
- Advanced Difficulty Level 6/8
- Approximately 8 hours assembly time
- Ideal for experienced model builders
- Creates a functional moving train once assembled
The modular construction also allows collectors to expand their miniature railway concept with compatible Metal Time railway models.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: Heavy Loco Freight Train
Model Number: MT023
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 234
Difficulty Level: Hard
Assembly Time: Approximately 8 Hours
Finished Size: 48.9 × 5.5 × 7.8 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 19.10 × 1.97 × 2.75 in
Recommended Age: 14+
Moving Mechanism: Wind-up spring mechanism
The completed Heavy Loco consists of a locomotive, hopper and covered wagon. Its wind-up mechanism and geared wheels allow the assembled train to move across a surface without tracks.
📦 What's Included
- 7 stainless steel sheets
- Gears
- Power spring
- Pliers
- File
- Assembly gloves
- Polishing cloth
- Collector's Pin
- Club Stickers
(Includes 1 Metal Time Heavy Loco Freight Train – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Difficulty Level 6/8
- Wind-up mechanical movement included
- Tracks are not included
- No glue or adhesive required
- Contains small parts
- Recommended for ages 14+
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Train & Railway Enthusiasts
The Metal Time Heavy Loco Freight Train – DIY Metal Model Kit makes an impressive gift for:
- Railway enthusiasts
- Freight train fans
- Train collectors
- DIY hobbyists
- Mechanical model enthusiasts
- Metal model collectors
- Engineering enthusiasts
- Model railway fans
- Creative builders
- Industrial design lovers
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, hobby collections and special occasions.
🚂 A Unique Moving Railway Centrepiece
Once completed, the Heavy Loco Freight Train becomes a distinctive display piece for a desk, shelf, office or collection cabinet. Its three-unit freight train configuration, industrial detailing and wind-up movement mechanism give it a unique mechanical character.
Unlike a static railway model, Heavy Loco can actually move across a surface without tracks, making it both an engaging building project and an interactive display. Its modular design also opens the possibility of creating a larger miniature railway collection with compatible Metal Time models.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
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