Russian WWII FD-class Steam Locomotive

The Soviet FD class was a powerful freight steam locomotive developed during the industrial expansion of the 1930s. Named for Felix Dzerzhinsky, it used a large driving-wheel arrangement suited to heavy main-line traffic. Wartime railway service depended on such freight capacity for moving troops, equipment, industry, and supplies across the Soviet Union.

The class used a 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and was designed for the heavier trains demanded by Soviet economic planning. Production centered on the Voroshilovgrad locomotive works. Its scale required suitable track, bridges, servicing facilities, and fuel supplies, so it was not interchangeable with every locomotive on the network. The German invasion disrupted railways and forced extensive evacuation and repair work. After the war, steam traction continued to support reconstruction before diesel and electric locomotives progressively displaced large classes such as the FD from principal duties.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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