Piko proposes the Coffret de départ Rh E186 + 2 passenger carriages, analogue, à l'échelle HO 1/87ème under référence 97943, which has the following features:
- A passenger train made up of 3 units (1 power car and 2 passenger cars) in direct current "2 rails", under analogue technology.
- The minimum recommended mounting area is 168 x 98 cm. The Piko Track-A track oval is 158 x 88 cm.
- The minimum recommended mounting surface is 168 x 98 cm.
Characteristics of the electric locomotive Rh E186:
- This railway engine runs for the Belgian railway company SNCB during period VI.
- This locomotive runs with a minimum curve radius of 358 mm.
- The Rh E186 locomotive is equipped with a NEM 652 8-pin electrical interface. The locomotive can be digitised at a later date.
.- The circulation operates under direct current "2 rails".
- The buffers are fixed and the couplers are à loops.
- The lighting of the lights is white, reversible depending on the direction of traffic.
Characteristics of the 2 passenger carriages:
- These rail models consist of 2 carriages.
- Passenger carriages in white livery and red doors, second class.
This PIKO Passenger Train starter set also contains:
- 1 track oval with ballast, dimensions 158 x 88 cm (including 12 x réf.55412 curved rails R2 422 mm; 1 x réf.55406 straight connecting rail; 1 x réf.55406 clamp for connection); 1 220 volt power supply with variable speed drive.
To complete this set:
- Complete sets of cars:Piko 58812 ; Piko 58813 & Piko 58814.
- Complete rail sets :Piko 55321 & Piko 55311.
Presenting the Manufacturer Piko:
The German model train manufacturer, Piko, designs rolling models based on railway models 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. In fact, their miniature models are designed to be very realistic and robust.
They manufacture various rolling stock products 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 in 3-rail operating systems (alternating current).
Finally, the company has a second range called Piko G, which serves the design of products in G scale: 1/22.5.
PIKO G products have the special feature of being able to be used both indoors and outdoors. They carry a weather-resistant label.