Piko 51638 electric locomotive Rh 1144, ÖBB, Ep. V (incl. sound)

Piko 51638 electric locomotive Rh 1144, ÖBB, Ep. V (incl. sound) Product Details

Description

Piko 51638 H0 Electric locomotive Rh 1144 ÖBB, Era V - Powerful electric locomotive with sound

The Piko 51638 Rh 1144 electric locomotive is a detailed replica of one of the best-known locomotives of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) in Era V. With a factory-installed PIKO sound decoder and a powerful loudspeaker, this model offers an impressive sound experience. The locomotive is designed for direct current (DC) operation and is ideally suited for modern model railroad layouts thanks to the digital control system.

The prototype of the Piko Rh 1144

The class 1144 was created from the modernization of the proven ÖBB 1044, which became known as one of the first high-performance electric locomotives in Europe. The locomotive was designed for mixed traffic and could haul both heavy freight trains and express trains over Austria's demanding Alpine routes. In the 1990s, it was converted to class 1144, which gave it improved control technology.

Detailed reproduction and high-quality workmanship

The Piko Rh 1144 impresses with its true-to-original ÖBB Era V paintwork and the finest printing. The detailed roof equipment, the exact reproduction of the fan grilles and the realistically reproduced bogies underline the high quality of this model. In addition, the digitally switchable driver's cab and driver's desk lighting ensure a particularly realistic appearance.

Technical features & digital functions

The Piko 51638 is equipped with a factory-fitted PluX22 sound decoder that offers numerous functions. In addition to a realistic locomotive sound, it has a light change depending on the direction of travel (white/red) and digitally switchable driver's cab lighting. Thanks to the NEM coupling mount with close coupler link, it is perfectly suited for use in realistic train formations.

Technical data of the Piko 51638 Rh 1144 electric locomotive

• Manufacturer: Piko
• Model: Rh 1144 electric locomotive
• Track gauge: H0 (16.5 mm)
• Era: V
• Railroad administration: ÖBB
• Power system: Direct current (DC)
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 185 mm
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Installed decoder: PluX22 sound decoder (installed at the factory)
• Sound: PIKO sound decoder with extensive functions
• Lighting: Digitally switchable driver's cab and driver's desk lighting
• Light change: Direction of travel-dependent light change (white/red)
• Special features: Highly detailed reproduction of the roof equipment
• Age recommendation: from 14 years

Ideal for model railroaders and collectors

Thanks to its high-quality workmanship and digital equipment, the Piko 51638 Rh 1144 is suitable for both ambitious model railroaders and collectors. The factory-installed sound function and the impressive lighting options make it a highlight on any H0 layout.

Conclusion: Perfect electric locomotive for DC railroaders

The Piko 51638 Rh 1144 electric locomotive is a must for anyone looking for a realistically equipped model of a classic ÖBB locomotive. With its excellent sound, digital light functions and true-to-original appearance, it is an enrichment for every H0 layout. Now available in the model railroad store - get this well-equipped model!

Features:

• Factory-fitted PluX22 sound decoder
• High-quality printing and true-to-original paint scheme
• Digitally switchable cab lighting
• Direction of travel-dependent light change white/red
• Close-coupling kinematics for realistic driving operation
• Optimized for direct current operation (DC)
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 185 mm