52096 NCTD SPRINTER #4007 Diesel Loco, Non-Sound (HO-Scale)

Features:

• Powerful and smooth running motor
• Directional White/Red Changing Head and Tail Lights
• Overall Length = 479mm / 18.8"
• Minimum Radius = 360mm / 14.2"
• This loco can have a PIKO SmartSound Decoder 5.1 added.
• These PIKO HO Models have European deep wheel flanges. They run fine on Code 100 track and some, but not all, brands of Code 83 track.

52096 NCTD SPRINTER Instructions

Customers using Code 83 track: Contact us with a copy of your sales receipt showing purchase of a SPRINTER model from a PIKO America retailer, and our parts department can provide a set of six replacement wheelsets with smaller “RP25” wheel flanges, for operation on Code 83 track. No charge shipment to addresses in the US and Canada. Subject to availability.

The Prototype & Model

Video: Research behind the PIKO HO-Scale NCTD SPRINTER

Video: Sounds on PIKO's HO SPRINTER model

The NCTD SPRINTER provides modern, clean and quiet, diesel-powered commuter service in Northern San Diego County. It connects with trains of Amtrak’s Surfliner, plus commuter services of Metrolink and the Coaster. These new PIKO articulated models feature interior details and lights, as well as directional lighting. A typical SPRINTER consist would have two road numbers coupled together. The PIKO models also feature new tooling for the larger rooftop AC units vs. a Eurpean Desiro.