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V-Express Steam Locomotive with Tender
by Ugears
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- Instructions with pictures
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You'll build a highly detailed steam locomotive with moving wheels, a tender, and a track bed. Once wound up, the rubber-band motor sets the locomotive in motion.
✓ Easy to follow: The instructions show each step with pictures. And if you have any questions, our team is here to help you personally.
The steam locomotive really runs—powered by a rubber-belt elevator motor
- 538 wooden pieces: a large project requiring over 10 hours of assembly time
- Authentic tender and track bed: movable wheels, 56 cm long
- Retro Details: A replica of a steam locomotive from the industrial era
- Illustrated Instructions: German, English, French, and more
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All parts are included. You'll assemble the model and its mechanisms yourself.
What's Inside the Box
- V-Express Steam Locomotive with Tender, 538 PiecesAssembled: 56 x 12 x 12 cm
- Illustrated InstructionsStep by step, so you don't have to guess anything
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What Buyers Say
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"Great design—it's fun to build the models. – Uwe G"
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"Very precise parts for assembly. It's a lot of fun – herbert k"
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"It was explained really well in the instructions, and I really enjoyed putting it together. – Hannelore H"
No matter how experienced you are, you're not building this alone.
To turn “Can I do this?” into “I did it!”, we’ve got everything you need:
Can I do this without any experience?
Each step is illustrated, and there's a video to go with it. Nearly 9 out of 10 customers who mention the instructions in their reviews praise them.
What if I get stuck?
Then a real person will help you: via WhatsApp, phone, or email, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., usually within 30 minutes.
What if a part breaks?
Then we'll send you a replacement free of charge. You won't have to buy anything new.
Technical details
| Parts | 538 |
| Assembly time | 10+ h · Perfect for the weekend |
| Difficulty | Level 3 of 5 · IntermediateⓘLevel 1: BeginnerYour first kit? Perfect.Level 2: EasyEasy to build, even without experience.Level 3: IntermediateFor anyone who likes to tinker.Level 4: TrickyEasily doable with instructions.Level 5: MasterpieceFor long craft nights—easily doable with instructions.With instructions, a video, and our support, you can tackle any level. |
| Recommended age | from 12 years |
| Material | Laminated wood |
| Dimensions (finished) | 56 x 12 x 12 cm |
| Function | A built-in rubber-powered motor sets the locomotive in motion once it has been wound up. |
| Shipping | From Berlin · Free shipping on orders of €35 or more |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the finished model?
Measuring 56 x 12 x 12 cm, the V-Express is an impressive sight, complete with a faithfully reproduced tender and matching track bed for the display case.
What special functions does the locomotive have?
The built-in rubber motor drives the moving wheels. Once wound up, the locomotive travels up to 4 meters—all without batteries.
How many parts does the model have?
The steam locomotive consists of 538 laser-cut parts, making it one of the larger Ugears models.
Can I do this even without any experience?
At Level 3 (Medium), the locomotive is doable, but it takes 10+ hours of building time and some patience. The illustrated instructions in German, English, French, and other languages guide you step by step through the process.
Do I need glue or tools?
You don't need any glue—all the parts are laser-cut, ready to assemble, and simply snap together. If you'd like, you can secure individual connections for added stability. Handy tips for building: Use a utility knife and a file to cleanly remove the parts and smooth out tight spots; use the small hammer to gently tap the snap connections into place so everything fits securely. All three tools are included in our tool set.
What if a part is missing or breaks?
Our spare parts service is free: Just tell us which part you need, and we'll send it to you as soon as possible. Support is available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an average response time of about 30 minutes. Shipped from Berlin · Free shipping on orders of €35 or more.
Function & Mechanics in Detail
Attention railroad enthusiasts: With its V-Express steam locomotive, the Ukrainian company Ugears offers a particularly realistic wooden model of a locomotive from long-forgotten times. Once assembled, the model not only proves to be an eye-catcher in the display case, but also has some great functions to offer.
Ugears Locomotive - A Tribute to Steam Locomotives from the Good Old Days
The Ugears locomotive is an impressive replica of a steam locomotive from the time of the industrial revolution, which has been modeled on its great role model down to the smallest detail.
With 538 individual parts, the locomotive is clearly one of the manufacturer's larger wooden models, but it also has an impressive length and various special features - such as a corresponding track bed, movable wheels and a true-to-original tender, which was used to carry coal in earlier times.
The V-Express steam locomotive offers you these functions
After assembling this nostalgic model kit, you can easily set the steam locomotive in motion with the help of the built-in rubber winding motor - winding it up once allows you to cover a distance of four meters.
You can even change the direction using a small lever on the side of the locomotive: Depending on your preference, you can choose between three modes: forward, reverse and idle - the latter allows you to view the precisely working toothed wheels while the locomotive itself is stationary. In reverse, on the other hand, the locomotive rolls backwards and automatically docks onto the tender. The tender itself has a small hatch that can be locked using a latch.
Of course, the tender can not only transport coal, but also many other things: Simply fill it with sweets, small office helpers such as rubber bands and safety pins or similar utensils of your choice.
Impressive product quality
Like all Ugears wooden models, the V-Express steam locomotive stands out for its impressively high-quality craftsmanship.
Only wood from Europe is used to manufacture the individual parts required for assembly.
The individual components are cut out using a precise laser so that they always fit together exactly.
You don't need to use any additional special tools or glue to assemble it, as the structure is similar to that of a 3D puzzle - so even inexperienced users can easily put the steam locomotive together with a little skill.
The most important key data at a glance
- Wood as a material: all 3D kits are made of plywood
- No adhesive required
- Mechanical functions - all models generate movements
- Easy to assemble - all components are already laser-cut and ready to install

Check it out in the video
⚙️ Mechanics that actually move after you build them
🪵 Real wood, laser-cut
📖 Illustrated step-by-step instructions
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