Take a journey into retro-futuristic railroad adventure with the Thunderstorm Express mechanical model kit by Veter Models.
This remarkable DIY kit blends detailed craftsmanship, mechanical motion and steampunk-inspired design to deliver a model locomotive & tender you can build, display and admire.

Crafted with laser-cut plywood and precision plastic parts, this model features working pistons, a spring-wind motor that moves the train forward and backward, an opening driver’s cabin door, and automatic coupling between locomotive and tender. It’s a model that doesn’t just sit still—it moves.

✨ Key Features

Self-assembly wooden & plastic model kit — no glue or tools required. Bol+1
Number of parts: 538. Bol+1
Scale: 1:87. Bol+1
Finished model dimensions: approximately 34.5 × 4.6 × 6.3 cm. Bol
Features working three-piston engine mechanism, moving wheels, coupling, opening doors and backward movement. Ankorstore+1
Material: Plywood (laser cut) and plastic. Bol+1
Age recommendation: 14+. Bol
Gift-style packaging; also available with matching bridge/track extension set. Bol+1

🎁 Why It’s Perfect For You

This model appeals to hobbyists, mechanical model collectors, train enthusiasts and anyone who loves working with their hands. The mix of motion mechanics and detailed display-quality design makes it both a project and a statement piece. Once built, the Thunderstorm Express becomes a functional mini-locomotive, ready for display and admiration.

🛠 Build it. Wind it. Watch it move.

🚂 Thunderstorm Express – Mechanical Model Kit by Veter Models