Novelty 2022: There is no accounting for taste, but there are
things whose elegance is beyond all doubt. The new PIKO models of
the NoHAB may also profit from the undisputed elegance of the
prototype. To achieve this overall impression, great attention has
been paid to details. The side ventilation grilles are executed as
strongly structuring elements of the locomotive body with fine
etched parts and are an absolute eye-catcher. But also the
distinctive front side windows as well as the side "portholes"
contribute to the excellent image due to their perfectly flush fit.
The impression is completed by the precise and highly detailed
design of the bogies. A powerful and smooth-running motor with two
flywheels serves as propulsion. Various lighting functions and the
gritty sound of the sound versions provide varied operation on the
layout. The SNCB series 52 model has a PluX22 interface and is
prepared for easy retrofitting of a digital decoder as well as
sound.
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