Novelty 2023: Print variant of the ET41 PKP in Era IV design. The
PIKO ET 41 embodies, like the large prototype, a clear,
functionally reliable and low-maintenance design. As a double
locomotive, the PIKO model consists of a vehicle segment with drive
and a segment without drive. Thanks to the powerful engine with two
precisely balanced flywheels and the cardan shaft drives on the two
two-axle bogies, the PIKO ET 41 has very balanced running
characteristics. The high dead weight in combination with the
diagonal traction tyres of the inside running axles of the driven
bogies ensures prototypically high tractive forces. Since also the
four axles of the non-driven segment serve for current collection
and both segments are connected via a current-carrying close
coupling, the model has an extraordinarily safe current collection
over a total of 16 wheels. The model is prepared for digital
operation and sound retrofitting. As a special feature, switching
to overhead line operation is possible.
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