37439 DB IV BR 194 178 Crocodile Electric, Sound (G-Scale)

$1,429.99 

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37439 DB IV BR 194 178 Crocodile Electric, Sound (G-Scale)

Features:

  • Detailed 6-axle “Crocodile” locomotive with spring-loaded metal pantographs (not equipped for overhead pickup)
  • Two powerful 5-pole precision can-type motors
  • Numerous molded-on and separately applied details including lights, windshield wipers, handrails, horn, bumpers, and more
  • Detailed engine room interior and engineer figure
  • Fitted with a  PIKO Sound-Decoder
  • Heavy duty, durable hard-chrome plated ball-bearing wheels
  • Hook and loop type couplers
  • Crisp and clean lettering and logo designs
  • Created with incredibly tough weather-resistant materials
  • Minimum recommended radius: 600mm / 23.6"
  • Length: 730mm / 28.7"
  • Made in Germany
Prototype:
The DB electric locomotive 194 178 in Era IV. The class E94 locomotives built from 1940 onwards were nicknamed the ‘German Crocodile’ due to their green coloring: Only the 194 178 was painted in the new ocean blue/beige DB color scheme in 1974 and was nicknamed the ‘Blue Mauritius’. The PIKO model faithfully reproduces the striking paintwork and also features a robust design and numerous details.

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