{"product_id":"untitled-aug26_14-18-53","title":"Pre-Owned Live Steam Aster Bavarian Gt 2x4\/4 in Green - Kit no118","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAster Bavarian Gt 2x4\/4 in Green Livery Live Steam Locomotive Kit — Pre-Owned \/ Unopened Serial 118\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an \u003cstrong\u003eAster Bavarian Gt 2x4\/4 BR96 Live Steam Locomotive Kit in rare Green livery\u003c\/strong\u003e in exceptional original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned kit that remains unopened and untouched in its original inner packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original boxes and packing materials are present, and the kit has not been assembled. The inner boxes remain sealed\/unopened, so the individual components have not been inventoried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned — Unopened \/ Unassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Aster packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents remain in their original inner boxes and packing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal manuals\/instruction materials appear to be present based on the packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo assembly or construction has been started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll parts and manuals are assumed complete based on the condition and original packaging; however, the inner boxes have not been opened to individually verify every component.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging may show some normal age\/storage wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype \u0026amp; Model Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aster BR96 represents the \u003cstrong\u003eBavarian Gt 2x4\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive articulated Mallet-type tank locomotive developed for the Royal Bavarian State Railways and later operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn as \u003cstrong\u003eBR 96\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bavarian Gt 2x4\/4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e BR 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aster Hobby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Steam Locomotive Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-8-0+0-8-0T articulated Mallet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 mm \/ Gauge 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Steam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kit \/ Unassembled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Bavarian State Railways Gt 2x4\/4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLater DRG Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e BR 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR 96 is particularly desirable among live-steam and large-scale railway collectors because of its unusual articulated design, substantial size, and relatively limited production compared with more common Aster locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Rare Opportunity for the Collector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding an Aster locomotive kit in this \u003cstrong\u003eunopened, original condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming increasingly difficult. This would make an excellent addition to an Aster collection or a special project for an experienced live-steam modeler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is being sold in its original unopened condition, and because the inner packaging has not been opened, individual parts have not been counted or inspected. Completeness is therefore \u003cstrong\u003eassumed based on the original packaging and condition rather than individually verified\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very unusual opportunity to acquire an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Aster BR96 Bavarian Gt 2x4\/4 kit that has never been assembled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Train Department","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312944328910,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0937\/5438\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b1a4dce7-7bf9-49ff-a6ec-54aaa1428d93.jpg?v=1787879525","url":"https:\/\/thetraindepartment.com\/products\/untitled-aug26_14-18-53","provider":"The Train Department","version":"1.0","type":"link"}