{"product_id":"moc-127413-br-234-304-4-1-43-scale-heavy-diesel-locomotive-building-blocks","title":"MOC-127413 BR 234 304-4 1:43 Scale Heavy Diesel Locomotive Building Blocks","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRecreate the character of a classic European heavy diesel locomotive with the \u003cstrong\u003eMOC-127413 BR 234 304-4 1:43 Scale Heavy Diesel Locomotive Building Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed and authorized by \u003cstrong\u003elangemat\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003e1,694-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e model is inspired by the BR 234 304-4, a member of the well-known “Ludmilla” diesel locomotive family that became an important part of East German and later German railway operations.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1:43 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, the model captures the locomotive’s long, powerful proportions and distinctive industrial appearance. A \u003cstrong\u003edark turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e color scheme was selected to closely represent the prototype’s historic mint-green livery while allowing a wider range of building elements to be used throughout the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the BR 234 “Ludmilla”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe BR 234 belongs to the locomotive family derived from the DR Class 130 series. More than 700 locomotives of the broader family were produced between 1970 and 1982, becoming closely associated with heavy railway operations in the former GDR and later Deutsche Bahn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Distinctive Mint-Green Locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBR 234 304-4 was known for its unusual mint-green appearance and remained in local transport service until 2002. For this model, \u003cstrong\u003edark turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e elements were chosen to achieve a similar visual character while maintaining practical parts availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed 1:43 Scale Proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe model measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e59.1 studs long, 8.9 studs wide, and 13.9 studs high\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it proportions close to minifigure scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing the standard 8 mm stud spacing, the finished dimensions are approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47.3 × 7.1 × 11.1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts substantial size and approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e finished weight give the locomotive a strong presence on both railway layouts and display shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Standard Train Tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bogie arrangement is designed for standard building-block railway tracks. The locomotive can negotiate curves down to \u003cstrong\u003eR40\u003c\/strong\u003e, although larger-radius curves are recommended because of the model’s length and resulting overhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for a Motorization Concept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe locomotive itself requires either a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003emotorization setup\u003c\/strong\u003e or a separate \u003cstrong\u003eghost wagon\u003c\/strong\u003e to operate under power. This gives advanced railway builders flexibility to choose the drive system that best suits their layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Designer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003elangemat based this model on an earlier BR 132 project but redesigned the proportions to bring the locomotive much closer to a realistic \u003cstrong\u003e1:43 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe designer deliberately chose dark turquoise to approximate the distinctive mint-green livery of BR 234 304-4 and recommends larger-radius curves for the best running appearance, even though the locomotive is capable of passing R40 track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Powerful Railway Display Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e1,694 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, realistic proportions, a distinctive historic color scheme, and compatibility with standard railway layouts, this locomotive makes an impressive centerpiece for diesel locomotive enthusiasts, European railway collectors, and builders creating large-scale train displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LesDiy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49365135818926,"sku":"3748396","price":153.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/2232\/3545\/files\/8178d813-b485-4801-9378-108b473048a6.jpg?v=1789540324","url":"https:\/\/www.lesdiy.com\/fr\/products\/moc-127413-br-234-304-4-1-43-scale-heavy-diesel-locomotive-building-blocks","provider":"LesDiy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}