This set Piko provides the Freight Train Starter Set, analogue, in scale HO 1/87th under reference 57090, which has the following features:
- An ICE trainset made up of 3 elements for a length of 430 mm outside the train.
- An ICE trainset made up of 3 elements for a length of 430 mm excluding buffers. -
- Child-friendly set, minimum age 8 (MyTrain range).
Features of the convoy:
- This starter pack includes a Diesel Locomotive with a yellow livery, a brown tank wagon, a black flat wagon and an orange dumper wagon. This railway equipment, was put into service by the German railway company DB.
- Finally, the locomotive uses Analogue technology and runs on "2-rail" direct current.
This PIKO Freight Train starter set also contains:
- 1 speed controller, 1 power supply unit, track elements to make a track oval measuring 110 x 88 cm.
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 know-how 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.
