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The Prototype
As early as 1905, powerful T 16 Class
0-10-0s were in service on the Prussian
State Railroads. Increasing tonnage and
the desire to use the T 16s in a larger
operating area led to the development
of the T 16.1 Class. The first T 16.1s,
later classified as the BR 94.5s, were
delivered in 1913. From the beginning
they were used in heavy switching
service and on steeply-graded routes.
The T 16.1 was even able to replace
rack locomotives on some steep grades.
Following two world wars, T 16.1s were
scattered across Europe and found
themselves working for various national
railroad administrations. The Deutsche
Reichsbahn retired their T 16.1 fleet in
1971, while the Deutsche Bundesbahn
kept theirs in service for another three
years. Today there are several T 16.1s
existing as museum locomotives, with a
noteworthy collection of four examples
owned by the Rennsteigbahn Steam
Train Association.
The Model
PIKO now makes it possible to have a
model of the famous “Rennsteighirsch”
train in your own backyard! Our new
BR 94.5 steam locomotive is a most
welcome addition to G scale. The
model is a fine example of prototype
fidelity married to robust design, which
guarantees plenty of play value. The
durable locomotive is tough enough
for the challenges of extended outdoor
operation and at the same time is
highlighted by sophisticated features
like a glowing red firebox and a
factory-installed smoke unit. The BR
94.5’s articulated chassis allows it
to operate over small radii and it’s
innovative axle bearings keep it’s
electrical wipers in good contact with
the rails.
Technical Details of the Model
• 2 powerful 7-pole motors, protected
from moisture
• 4 ball bearing drive axles gear-driven
• Two wheels with traction tires
• 5-wheelset electrical pickup with
internal contacts
• 4 spring-loaded pickup shoes sliding
directly on the rails
• Heavy weight for traction
• Directional LED headlight and rear
light
• Digital variant including digital
decoder and sound
• Digital variant including reed contact
• Engine lighting
• Smoke generator in smokestack
• Ready for installation of pulsed smoke
generators
• Length: 492 mm
• Weight: approx. 3000 g
Details
• Fine detailed loco body
• Detached, separate boiler pipes
• Smoke box door can be opened
• Delicate replica of hand rails
• Delicate spoke wheels with stainless
steel wheel rims
• Detailed cab interior with engineer
figure
• Constructed of special plastic for
outdoor use
• Authentic railroad decorations
Getting Started: Initial Operation
Unpacking the Model
Remove the styrofoam packaging
extremely carefully to prevent
damaging accessories and attached
parts such as handrails etc.
Initial Operation
We recommend letting the locomotive
run without a train for 30 minutes
in both directions, to properly break
it in. This will help achieve optimal
performance and longevity for the
locomotive.
Of course, your model
should only be run on smooth and
perfectly clean tracks with reliable
electrical contact to all track
sections.
Dear PIKO garden railway
friend
We are pleased that you have chosen
a G scale locomotive from PIKO. Like
all PIKO models, this locomotive has
been designed by our employees with
great attention to detail, carefully
assembled and intensively tested
during development to guarantee you
maximum driving pleasure and a lot
of fun with the locomotive.
To match your locomotive, we offer a
whole range of car and building models
as well as attractive accessories for
your garden railway layout. For more
information, simply take a look at our
detailed PIKO G catalog, the PIKO web
shop at www.piko-shop.de, or visit your
local dealer and convince yourself of
our extensive range.
If you have any suggestions for
improvement or positive criticism about
your PIKO models, you can send us your
feedback by e-mail to [email protected],
by fax +49 3675/8972-50 or by mail to
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH,
Lutherstraße 30,
96515 Sonneberg/Thuringia, or use the
social networks to get in touch with us.
Thank you for your purchase and have
fun with your PIKO G scale BR 94.
Your PIKO Team
