Piko 97272 H0 E-Lok 1306, NS, Ep. IV, DC-Sound

Piko 97272 H0 E-Lok 1306, NS, Ep. IV, DC-Sound Product Details

Description

PIKO 97273 H0 Electric Locomotive 1306, NS, Era IV, AC Sound

Are you looking for a distinctive electric locomotive from the Dutch State Railways that will bring a defining chapter of Dutch railway history to your model railroad layout? The PIKO 97273 E-Locomotive 1306 represents a locomotive from the well-known NS Class 1300 and showcases its striking appearance in Era IV.

The electric locomotives of this series were a familiar sight on Dutch railways for many years. Their powerful, six-axle design and unmistakable appearance made them striking representatives of the Dutch State Railways. The PIKO model captures this unique character and brings the 1306 locomotive to life as an expressive H0-scale model.

A Classic of the Dutch State Railways

The Series 1300 locomotives were procured starting in the 1950s, primarily for freight service. Their technical design was based on the French CC 7100 series. With their high power output, these locomotives were suited for demanding tasks and were therefore not limited to pulling heavy freight trains.

High-end passenger trains were also among the applications for these powerful electric locomotives. As a result, the 1300 series evolved into a versatile class that remained a fixture in Dutch rail transport for decades. The locomotive 1306 shown here commemorates this diverse operational history.

Authentic Use on the Model Railroad Layout

Thanks to the historical scope of operation of its prototype, the locomotive can be used in a variety of ways on a Dutch-themed model railroad layout. It can be used to haul both passenger trains and heavy freight trains, making it suitable for a range of operating scenarios.

Its classification within Era IV allows for the creation of varied train formations from a significant phase of Dutch rail transport. Especially on layouts featuring NS rolling stock, this striking electric locomotive becomes an attractive centerpiece.

An Expressive Model for Operation and Collecting

The PIKO 1306 electric locomotive is designed for model railroaders who wish to showcase Dutch railway history with a distinctive vehicle. The characteristic shape of the 1300 series gives the model a high degree of recognizability and makes it an interesting addition to existing NS collections.

Collectors of distinctive European electric locomotives will also find the 1306 locomotive to be a model of a well-known Dutch prototype. The combination of historical significance, versatile applications, and modern features makes this locomotive an exciting choice for both layout operation and display cases.

The PIKO NS 1306 for Your Model Railroad Collection

Add an iconic vehicle from the Dutch State Railways to your H0 layout with the PIKO 97273. Whether pulling a high-quality passenger train or a heavy freight train—the 1306 locomotive delivers authentic Dutch railway operations from Era IV. Get this striking model and expand your fleet with a true NS classic.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad Company: NS
• Minimum curve radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 218 mm
• Power system: Direct current
• Number of driving wheels: 2
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Built-in decoder: PluX22 sound decoder
• Coupler: NEM shaft + close-coupling mechanism
• Sound: PIKO sound decoder factory-installed
• Lighting: Direction-dependent lighting (white/red)
• (Interior) Lighting: Digitally controllable cab lighting (with PluX22 decoder)
• Special features: Digitally controllable engine room lighting
• Digitally controllable cab and driver’s console lighting
• Finely engraved bogies with many individual parts
• Detailed interior and roof equipment
• Attached windshield wipers as etched parts
• WEEE registration number: DE 24216800
• Fine single-arm pantographs
• Precise reproduction of locomotive 1306
• Separately attached handrails