UMT 609 OB-3 armored railway car with T-26-1 turret Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Armoured Wagon Kit

OB-3 armored railway car with T-26-1 turret is an unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale produced by UMT. The model represents a Soviet armored railway wagon equipped with a turret derived from the T-26 tank family and used for rail-based armored patrol and security roles during the World War II period.

Armored trains and their supporting wagons formed a specialized element of Soviet railway defense. Armored railway cars such as the OB-3 were designed to operate as part of these formations, providing protected fire support and observation along key rail lines. The installation of a tank turret allowed such vehicles to carry standard tank armament while operating on railway infrastructure.

OB-3 Armored Railway Car - Soviet Armored Train Equipment

The OB-3 type armored railway car combined a reinforced rail wagon structure with a rotating turret taken from the T-26-1 tank variant. This configuration allowed armored trains to deploy familiar armored vehicle armament while maintaining mobility along rail networks used for transport, logistics, and patrol tasks during wartime.

For modelers: Railway subjects benefit from careful alignment of the wheel assemblies and wagon frame. Test-fitting the chassis and body sections before final assembly helps ensure that the finished armored railcar sits evenly on display bases or rail track sections.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 609
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: OB-3 armored railway car with T-26-1 turret
• Vehicle type: Armored railway car
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by UMT belongs to the armor category and represents Soviet armored railway equipment in 1/72 scale.