Dear G-Scale Train Enthusiast:
Thank you for adding this PIKO model
to your collection. It has undergone
intensive testing throughout the
development phase, as well as
numerous inspections in the
production process, to ensure you
smooth operation and many years of
trouble-free enjoyment.
Of course, we welcome reports of
your experience with the model under
“real world” conditions, which even
the most thorough developmental
testing cannot completely duplicate.
You can send us your comments by
several methods:
Via email to: [email protected]
Via fax to: +49 3675 897250
Or via postal mail to:
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH, PF
96515 Sonneberg/Thüringen
Germany
Naturally, we like to hear about
positive experiences, but all comments
help us improve this and future
models.
Thank you for your support,
Your PIKO Team
The Prototype
Series 194 is one of the six-axle, 128 t
heavy electric locomotive built from
1940 by AEG. It was conceived for
freight service, but was also used for
passenger service and even in as an
express train. Prior to WWII a total of
146 locos were delivered to the then
DRG. After 1945 they remained with
the DB, DR and ÖBB, who put them to
use in their original scope of duty –
freight and passenger service.
Following the war, additional
locomotives were constructed from
available parts and put into service by
the DB and ÖBB. Additionally, the DB
reordered further locos between 1954
and 1956 with the numbers E 94 178
through 196 and E 94 262 through
285 in reaction to the lack of
powerful freight locomotives and even
purchased another four locomotives
from the DR. In 1968 the DB renamed
the E 94 according to its series system
to 194 of the UIC series label.
23 locomotives were put into
operation again by the DR, which they
labelled as BR 254 after 1970.
The Model
The PIKO model is very sturdy and has
a high haulage capacity in spite of its
attention to detail. It is suitable for
main and branch lines, inside and
outside, because special plastics make
this model weatherproof. However,
locomotive enthusiasts will love the
faithful replications of all original
details.
Technical Details of the Model
• Two powerful motors, protected
from moisture
• Four axles gear-driven (two per
truck)
• Ball bearing drive axles
• Two wheels with traction tires
• Electrical pickup via four wheelssets
with wheel wipers
• Four spring-loaded pickup shoes
sliding directly on the rails
• Four built-in weights for traction
• Directional triple LED headlights
• Decoder- and Sound-Ready
• Speaker mount provided
• Standard hook and look couplers
• Length: 730 mm
• weight: approx. 5000 g
Details
• Richly detailed body with
prototypical doors, grilles, vents
and more
• Separately installed front and side
windows
• Separately applied details such as
insulators, roof cables and
handrails
• Detailed cab interior with engineer
figure
• Detailed cab interior with driver
figure
• Constructed of special plastic for
outdoor use
• Prototypical paint scheme
• Prototypical and complete
decorations
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