{"product_id":"piko-expert-sncb-186-electric-locomotive-vi-ac-sound-pk21763-ho-gauge","title":"Piko Expert SNCB 186 Electric Locomotive VI (~AC-Sound) PK21763 HO Gauge","description":"Expert NS 500 Diesel Locomotive III\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 III Model Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in NS 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\u003eThe Dutch State Railways (NS) 500 series consisted of 45 robust diesel-electric locomotives introduced from 1946. The first ten units, numbered 501 to 510, were delivered to the Netherlands shortly after the Second World War through the British Army’s War Department. These reliable three-axle locomotives were primarily employed for shunting duties at major stations including Utrecht, Zwolle and Rotterdam Feijenoord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to their dependable performance, the NS expanded the fleet with additional locomotives numbered 511 to 545. Initially finished in olive green, the locomotives were later repainted in yellow-grey during the 1970s. Today, four Rh 500 locomotives remain preserved in Dutch museums, highlighting their historical significance and enduring legacy in rail transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-War Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early units supplied via the British Army’s War Department immediately after World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel-Electric Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-axle locomotives widely used for efficient shunting services at key Dutch stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Fleet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional locomotives added due to proven operational success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Liveries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally olive green, later repainted yellow-grey from the 1970s onwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved Examples:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four locomotives are maintained in Dutch railway museums as a tribute to their important role in rail history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis detailed model faithfully captures the engineering and historical importance of the NS 500 series, making it an essential addition for enthusiasts of classic European diesel locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985821233489,"sku":"PK21763","price":275.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/pk21763_1_v2.jpg?v=1770912204","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/piko-expert-sncb-186-electric-locomotive-vi-ac-sound-pk21763-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}