This setPiko offers the Starting Set Freight Train BR 218, analogue, in scale HO 1/87th under reference 57154, which has the following features:
- A Freight Train convoy consisting of 4 elements (1 Locomotive and 3 freight wagons) for a total convoy length of 558 mm excluding buffers,
- The track kit with ballast for a total area of 168 x 98 cm.
Characteristics of the Class 218 diesel locomotive:
- Models support a minimum curve radius of 358 mm. The locomotive has a red livery. They were put into service by the DB Cargo rail company.
- The digital interface used complies with NEM 652 standards, which can accommodate a digital decoder. The short coupler, meanwhile, complies with NEM 362 standards.
- Lastly, the models used for the digital interface comply with NEM 652 standards.
- Finally, the models use Analogue technology and operate on "2 rail" DC.
Characteristics of the tank wagon:
- This tank wagon has a blue and black livery, fitted with "Arial" lettering. Model includes 2 axles.
Features of the covered wagon:
- This boxcar features a red livery, and put into service by the DB Cargo rail company.
Features of the covered wagon:
- This boxcar features a white livery, and fitted with a Bosch inscription "Die Frostnacht-Batterie"
This PIKO Freight Train starter set also contains:
- 12 Curved rails (R2, 422 mm) (order no. 55412), 5 Straight rails (order no. 55401), 1 Straight rail for connecting clip (order no. 55406), 1 Base for clip (order no. 55447), 1 Connecting clip (order no. 55270), 1 Speed controller and 1 Power supply (5.4 VA).
Piko manufacturer presentation:
German model train manufacturer Piko designs rolling models from model railways in various scales (HO: 1/87 and N: 1/160). Founded in 1948, the company has a wealth of expertise that they pass on in their designs. Indeed, their miniature models are renowned for being highly realistic and robust.
They manufacture various rolling stock such as locomotives, carriages and wagons. But also railway accessories such as tracks, rails, spare parts. Although they mainly produce 2-rail models (direct current), they sometimes offer products under a 3-rail operating system (alternating current).
Finally, the company benefits from a second range called "Piko G", reserved for designing products under G scale: 1/22.5th.
Piko G products have the special feature of being able to be used both indoors and outdoors. They have a "weather resistant" label.
