{"product_id":"piko-expert-db-br194-electric-locomotive-iv-dcc-sound-pk51488-ho-gauge","title":"Piko Expert DB BR194 Electric Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound) PK51488 HO Gauge","description":"Expert DB BR194 Electric Locomotive IV (~AC -Sound)\u003cp\u003e1:87 scale model produced by Piko. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC Sound Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to Epoch IV Model Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in DB company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is best suited to 358mm radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cp\u003eFrom 1933, the Deutsche Reichsbahn introduced the first electric locomotives featuring the CoCo axle arrangement, characterised by two bogie frames connected by a central frame. These locomotives, classified as the E 93 series, were extensively developed in the late 1930s, leading to the creation of the powerful E 94 freight locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA total of 146 E 94 locomotives were built between 1940 and 1945. Known for their exceptional robustness, these locomotives became the backbone of electric freight transport in southern Germany for over four decades. Their distinctive green paintwork and articulated body earned them the nickname ‘German Crocodile’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric CoCo Axle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Innovative two-bogie frame with central connecting frame configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146 powerful E 94 locomotives constructed during 1940-1945.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominated electric freight transport in southern Germany for more than 40 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iconic green colour and articulated body style led to the ‘German Crocodile’ nickname.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital control for cab and engine room lighting via retrofitted decoder, two metal scissor pantographs, and highly detailed cab and engine room equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis detailed model faithfully represents the engineering excellence and historic significance of the E 94 locomotive, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts of classic German electric freight locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985803964753,"sku":"PK51488","price":400.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/pk51488_1_v2.jpg?v=1770912182","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/piko-expert-db-br194-electric-locomotive-iv-dcc-sound-pk51488-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}