Piko 71351 E-Lok 144 021, DB, Ep. IV

Piko 71351 E-Lok 144 021, DB, Ep. IV Product Details

Description

Are you looking for a limited-edition electric locomotive with historical prototype history for your H0 collection?

The Piko 71351 electric locomotive 144 021, DB, Era IV is a special EUROTRAIN exclusive item for model railroaders and collectors who are looking for a limited H0 model with a strong prototype history. This model is being released as a one-off, limited special edition and is only available in EUROTRAIN and idee+spiel specialist stores while stocks last. This makes the locomotive particularly suitable for anyone who wants to add an exclusive model to their collection.

The locomotive is assigned to the DB and to Era IV. The gauge is H0 / 1:87. The combination of a historically interesting prototype, modern model realization and limited availability makes this model appealing to both operating railway enthusiasts and collectors who value special designs.

Prototype of the E 44 series

The success story of the class E 44 began in 1930 with the pre-series locomotive E 44 001 built by Siemens-Schuckertwerke. The first series of electric locomotives without running axles with single axle drive followed in Germany from 1932. This development made the E 44 an important chapter in the history of electric locomotives.

The PIKO E 44 is also described as a success story in the available information. As part of this project, the well-known pre-series locomotive E 44 001, later 144 001-5, was realized as a large series model for the first time. The Piko 71351 electric locomotive 144 021 described here is therefore part of a product environment that is closely linked to the history of the E 44 and 144.

Model realization with precise detailing

According to the description, the model impresses with its precisely scaled realization. The miniatures of both the pre-production and production locomotives are impressive thanks to their high level of detail. Sharp and precise engravings on the body provide a clear three-dimensional depth and underline the excellent overall impression of the model.

This quality of detail is also continued in the running gear area. There are numerous specially attached parts on the striking bogies. Although the model quality is described as identical, the differences between the prototype locomotives have been implemented in the model with the greatest possible depth of detail. This results in a particularly accurate replica that is impressive both on the layout and in the display case.

Technical features of the Piko 71351

According to the information available, the model also leaves little to be desired in technical terms. The drive is described as proven and robust. A digital interface in accordance with NEM 658 PluX22 makes it easy to retrofit a digital decoder. In this constellation, it is possible to switch the engine room and driver's cab lighting, for example.

The cab lighting can be controlled digitally with a PluX22 decoder. The model also has 2 traction tires and a coupler with NEM shaft and close coupler link. The sound can be retrofitted using a PIKO sound decoder; item number #56634 is given for this. The lights change white / red depending on the direction of travel.

New shape 2024 and limited availability

The Piko 71351 is specified as a 2024 shape novelty. In connection with the limited special edition and the distribution as a EUROTRAIN exclusive item, the model has a special collector's value within the specified product information. Availability is limited to EUROTRAIN and idee+spiel specialist stores and is only valid while stocks last.

The item characteristics state the DB railroad administration, Era IV, the H0 / 1:87 scale and the suitable age from 14 years. In the information provided, the class is called BR 186, while the product designation refers to the locomotive as electric locomotive 144 021. These details are not changed here, but reproduced according to the information provided.

Recommended purchase for collectors and H0 model railroaders

If you are looking for an exclusive H0 electric locomotive with detailed realization, PluX22 interface, retrofittable sound and special prototype history, the Piko 71351 electric locomotive 144 021, DB, Era IV is a very interesting choice. The combination of new shape 2024, limited special edition, EUROTRAIN exclusivity and careful model realization makes this locomotive an attractive highlight for your collection. Get this model while it is available and add a special PIKO electric locomotive to your H0 fleet.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Piko
• Item number: 71351
• Product description: Electric locomotive 144 021, DB, Era IV
• EUROTRAIN exclusive item
• One-off, limited special edition
• Only available in EUROTRAIN and idee+spiel specialist stores while stocks last
• Shape novelty 2024
• Railroad management: DB
• Class according to item properties: CLASS 186
• Era: IV
• Track: H0 / 1:87
• Suitable age: from 14 years
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Digitally switchable cab lighting with PluX22 decoder
• Engine room lighting can be switched with digital decoder
• Number of traction tires: 2
• Coupling: NEM shaft + close coupler link
• Sound: PIKO sound decoder can be retrofitted #56634
• Light change: Direction-dependent light change white / red
• Proven and robust drive
• Exactly to scale realization
• Sharp and precise engravings on the body
• Numerous extra parts attached to the bogies
• Prototypical reference to the E 44 series
• Pre-series locomotive E 44 001 was built by Siemens-Schuckertwerke in 1930
• From 1932 first series of electric locomotives without running axles with single axle drive in Germany