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PIKO 38410 LGB G SCALE Amtrak Electric Loco
New 2 Motor 8 Wheel Drive Electric Locomotive Road No 1217
Non-catalog Limited Production Item from a PIKO Factory Authorized Dealer
DCC & Sound Ready: Easy 20 minute Decoder and Digital Sound install
Part No.: P 38410
Made in Germany
Shourt Line Direct Discount Price: $230.99 New
For questions on this item or details on our professional layout design and installation services Call 310-622-4431 or email us at info@ShourtLine.com
Description:
Non-Catalog Item No: 38410 PIKO G SCALE 1:22.5 Amtrak Electric Locomotive
Road Number 1217
- Limited Availability,
- Non-Catalog Item
- Factory sealed box
This a brand new G Scale PIKO. This robust and weather-resistant model was manufactured in Germany with UV and weather resistant materials for indoor and outdoor use. The model is extremely well detailed. This special American non-cataloged, limited production Amtrak Taurus Locomotive was produced in limited number with two road numbers; 1217 and 1218 (for both road numbers available upon request while supplies last).
The original Taurus prototype was produced in 1997. The OBB (Austrian State Railways) ordered a total of 75 (eventually increased to 400) universal locomotives from the two manufacturers Krauss Maffei & Siemens. The locomotives ( called "Taurus" by the OBB) were supposed to have 4 axles and an engine power of 6400 kW. The OBB also wanted the locomotives to be compatible with different current systems and to reach a maximum speed of 230km/h.
Features:
Highlights:
- Two powerful motors (one to each bogie)
- Directional lighting
- 12 point power pickups
- Alloy Wheels
- Extra set of bumpers included in a sealed factory package
- Additional weight for increased pulling power
- Separate attached maneuverable pantographs
- Can be easily fitted with a digital decoder and sound system such as the PIKO DCC Decoder (36129) and Sound Module (36190)
- Loop and hook coupler are fully compatible with LGB system
- Detailed Instruction Manual & Exploded Parts Diagram
Specifications:
Mfg: Made in Germany
- Scale: G - 22.5:1 (LGB scale)
- Length (over buffers): 715mm (28.15 inches)
- Weight: 4 Kilos (8.8 lbs)
- Nominal Voltage: 0 - 24 DC (DCC, AC or DC with installation of PIKO decoder P 36129)
Options: (see our store for details at link below)
- PIKO 36120 decoder (full DCC, DC analog, and LGB MTS compatible operation)
- PIKO Digital Sound Module P 36190 (SUSI bus easy install in minutes for remote & automatic sounds)
- Shourt Line custom lighting kit available for adding ditch/crossing lighting effects and interior lighting
Photos:
Comes in a two piece high density styrofoam case for transport and storage, complete instructions are included with two additional single bumper buffers come it a sealed bag.
An engineer figure is included to drive you loco and comes with front and rear directional lighting. An optional Shourt Line lighting kit provides interior and special alternate flashing of the lower head lights for crossings and signaling as shown above.
Front and rear directional lighting
Prototypical high resolution graphics and front and rear catenaries.
Easy Decoder and Digital Sound System Installation in minutes.
Loco is DCC ready with built in mounting studs for the PIKO 3 Amp decoder, sound board and Visaton speaker.
Loco is sound ready with a speaker grill for installing the Visiton 5 watt speaker included with the optional sound kit (a decoder must also be installed for the sound board to operate)
The PIKO decoder and sound kit shown above in stall in minutes, click the link below for installation directions.
Easy install directions:
- Remove the 8 large screws on the bottom of the loco and the two smaller screws in the center of each end of the loco under the bumper and lift off the top of the loco:
- Remove the factory installed analog wiring harness shown above.
- Plug the sound boards SUSI bus cable into the decoder and the speaker to the sound boards speaker connectors:
- Install the decoder and speaker on the mounting posts provided on the base of the loco and mount the sound board as shown below:
- Plug the connectors to the front motor block and front light being sure to route the bulb wires between the guides at the center of the loco base:
Optionally replace the front and rear bulbs with Shourt Line Warm White LEDs for brighter lighting and lower power or install the Shourt Line Taurus 5 LED lighting kits on the front and rear for red and white lights as well as Mars/Ditch Caution lighting effects, contact the Shourt Line for details.
- Plug the connectors to the rear motor block and rear light being sure to route the bulb wires between the guides at the center of the loco base:
- Replace the top of the loco and the 10 screws removed previously:
- Run you loco!
Don't miss the train. When these are gone they are gone forever - LIMITED PRODUCTION but in stock with same day shipping in the US.
Don't miss the train. When these are gone they are gone forever - LIMITED PRODUCTION but in stock with same day shipping in the US.
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