Piko 55924 - Steam Locomotive (Sound) BR 62 DB III

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Scale: H0-Scale

EAN/UPC: 4015615559245

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Steam Locomotive (Sound) BR 62 DB III, PIKO Sound-Decoder

Prototype

The BR 62 was the result of efforts by the Reichsbahn Central Office to develop a series of multipurpose standard locomotives. Based on the BR 20 (which was never built), engineers de- signed a fast two-cylinder superheated steam locomotive with a 4-6-4T wheel arrangement. A contract to build the engines was awarded to the Henschel company, who in 1928 completed fifteen locomotives. Initially, the DRG took delivery of just 62 001 and 62 002 and used them in the Ruhr area. The remaining 13 engines were not put into service until 1932.

Soon after, they found their natural home on the demanding Werra Railroad between Eisenach and Lichtenfels. Following the Second World War, seven engines remained in the western zones while eight remained in the East. The Deutsche Bundesbahn restored it’s BR 62s to operational condition in 1949 and used them in commuter service in the Ruhr area until 1956. In 1972, engine 62 1007-4 was the last of its kind to retire from scheduled service. Today 62 015 can be seen as a museum locomotive in Dresden.

Model

New for 2024: This new design from PIKO is powerful, compact and yet extremely delicate. The squat design of the prototype was perfectly captured and implemented to scale in the model. Thanks to the delicate bar frame and the clear view of the engine area, the massive boiler almost appears to be floating. This impression is supported by the fine wheel stars of the chassis, which also has a fine brake linkage. The typical structural features of the models were also taken into account when implementing them into the model.
The crystal-clear window inserts of the driver's cab and the unobstructed interior allow a clear view of the detailed boiler and driver's cab rear wall. The die-cast zinc and metal parts give the model a very high weight, which in combination with the finely tuned motor with flywheels ensures optimal driving characteristics. The factory digital variants have switchable, authentic lighting for the engine and the driver's cab. The flickering in the firebox can also be controlled digitally. The Expert Plus model also has digitally switchable coupleres and a pulsed evaporator that is controlled synchronously with the wheel.

Product Details:

Item number: 55924
EAN: 4015615559245
Sound yes/no: Yes
WEEE registration number: DE 24216800
Track system: DC 2-Rail
Railway administration: DB
Era: III
Dimension designation: LOB / length over buffers
Dimension [mm]: 197
Minimum radius [mm]: 422
Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
Built-in decoder: PluX22 sound decoder
Coupling: NEM shaft + close coupling link + digital coupling
Sound: PIKO sound decoder equipped at the factory
Light change: The light changes white/red depending on the direction of travel
Particularities: Steam function equipped at the factory
Age recommendation: 14 years and older

EAN/UPC: 4015615559245