Piko 97413 H0 electric loco Rh 242, CD-Cargo, Ep. VI

PIKO 97413 H0 Rh 242 electric locomotive, CD-Cargo, Ep. VI

The class S499.02 electric locomotives were designed in the mid-1970s as a further development of the successful class S499.0. The most striking feature was the wide fan belt for cooling the transformer, which was used instead of the usual side windows. Apart from this, the locomotive body largely corresponded to that of the DC locomotives of type E 469.3. The construction was designed for continuous operation and was used in a wide variety of services.

Operating history and redesignation as Rh 242

Between 1975 and 1981, a total of 86 locomotives of this type were put into service by the former ČSD. The locomotives provided reliable service for both passenger and freight trains. In the 1980s, some locomotives were equipped with modern single-arm pantographs. In 1988, the locomotives were finally redesignated as class 242. Today, many vehicles of this class are used by CD-Cargo and are an integral part of freight transport in the Czech Republic.

Model conversion with digital switching option

The PIKO 97413 is a high-quality H0 model of the class 242 in the CD-Cargo version for Era VI. It is designed for direct current operation and has a NEM 658 PluX22 digital interface. Driver's cab, engine room and running gear lighting can be switched separately digitally after installing a suitable decoder. This allows different operational situations to be realistically represented on the model railroad layout.

Fine detailing and technical equipment

Two finely crafted single-arm pantographs made of metal are just as much a part of the equipment as detailed fittings in the driver's cabs and engine room. The perfectly framed front windows underline the high-quality overall visual impression. The model has a close coupler link with NEM shaft and is suitable for a minimum radius of 358 mm. A sound decoder (PIKO item no. 56622) can be retrofitted as an option.

For DC layouts and model railroaders aged 14 and over

With a length over buffers of 189 mm, the locomotive is versatile and can be used on both large and compact layouts. The direction of travel-dependent light change in white and red ensures a realistic operating image. The PIKO 97413 is ideal for model railroaders who are looking for an accurately reproduced, digitally expandable model of the 242 series and value functionality and faithfulness to the prototype.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: V
• Railroad management: CD
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Power system: Direct current
• Length over buffers: 189 mm
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• WEEE registration number: DE 24216800
• Coupler: NEM shaft + close coupler link
• Sound: PIKO sound decoder can be retrofitted #56622
• (Interior) lighting: Digitally switchable driver's cab and engine room lighting (with PluX22 decoder)
• Light change: Direction of travel-dependent light change white / red
• Special features: Driver's cab lighting
• Age recommendation: from 14 years

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: CD
• Era: VI
• Color: Multi-Colored
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2025
• Type: Electric loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.