Piko proposes the Starting set Class 146 + 2 IC cars, analogue, scale HO 1/87th under reference 57134, which has the following characteristics:
.-A passenger train composed of 3 elements (1 power car and 2 passenger cars) in "2-rail" direct current, using analogue technology.
- The convoy has a total length of 753 mm.
- The recommended minimum mounting area is 168 x 98 cm. The Piko A track oval benefits from a dimension of 158 x 88 cm.
Features of the Series 146 electric locomotive:
- This railway engine runs for the German railway company DB, in its white livery with red piping.
- Train length of 217 mm for a curve radius of 358 mm.
Characteristics of the 2 passenger carriages:
- These railway models consist of 2 floors.
- Passenger carriages in white and red livery.
This PIKO Passenger Train starter set also contains:
- 12 Curved Tracks (R2, 422 mm) (part number 55412), 5 Straight Tracks 231 mm (part number 55401), 1 Straight Track for Connecting Clip (part number 55406), 1 Base for Clip (part number 55447), 1 Connecting Clip (part number 55270), 1 Speed Regulator and 1 Power Supply (5.4 VA).
- Railway tracks with ballast.
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.
