{"product_id":"piko-expert-dr-br03-steam-locomotive-iv-ac-sound-pk50902-ho-gauge","title":"Piko Expert DR BR03 Steam Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound) PK50902 HO Gauge","description":"Expert OBB Rh1018 Electric Locomotive V\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\u003eAnalogue DC Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to Epoch V Model Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in OBB 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\u003eIn 1937, the Austrian Federal Railways commissioned eight locomotives from the Floridsdorf locomotive factory, based on the German E 18 design, for service on the newly electrified Western Railway. Following the war, these locomotives were classified by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) as the 1018 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1018 locomotives underwent several modifications at ÖBB, with the most noticeable change being the redesign of their front ends. Additionally, the main switch and other electrical components were updated to comply with ÖBB’s standard specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1018 series remained in use until the early 1990s, with locomotive 1018.05 preserved for nostalgic operations until 2001, highlighting its enduring legacy in Austrian railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased on German E 18:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally built for the electrified Western Railway in Austria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-War Reclassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renamed as series 1018 by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignificant Modifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included front-end redesign and updated electrical components to ÖBB standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e In regular service until the early 1990s, with one unit preserved for nostalgic use until 2001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents a key era in Austrian electric locomotive development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis detailed model faithfully captures the engineering and heritage of the ÖBB 1018 series, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts of classic European electric locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985800425809,"sku":"PK50902","price":413.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/pk50902_1_v2.jpg?v=1770911761","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/piko-expert-dr-br03-steam-locomotive-iv-ac-sound-pk50902-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}