The true-to-scale ICE 4 from
DB AG is the model railway highlight of the year 2019
from PIKO!
The model impresses with its very fine paintwork and printing,
detachable front caps for coupling two multiple units,
realistically different versions of the cars, current collection
from all wheels of the end cars, current-carrying clutches and a
direction-dependent light change white/red. The power consumption
for current-less sections is controlled without braking mechanics
from the leading end car, so that the train can come to a halt
exactly before the signals pointing in the direction of the stop,
despite the motor car being driven.
The elaborate model also features two powerful motors with
flywheels, driver‘s cab lighting, an interface for the specially
developed PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 PIN20 for the ICE 4 and is prepared
for installation of interior lighting that accentuates the detailed
interior design. The motor vehicle in the basic set already has an
interior lighting ex works, which can be activated via contacts.
The uncomplicated retrofitting with the special sound module #56429
and loudspeaker is prepared on the tidy circuit board. The AC model
has an mfx-capable decoder ex works.
Due to the consistent scale implementation, the multiple-unit train
can only be used from radius 2!
The sound versions of the class 412 electric multiple-unit from the
DB AG (#51402/#51403) are based on the design of the trains without
sound. Like the analog model, they offer numerous separately
mounted parts, many technical highlights and excellent driving
characteristics, even with multiple cars.
The sound models of the PIKO ICE 4 are factory equipped with an
innovative PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 PIN20 as well as the matching
sound module. The new PIN20 decoder was especially developed for
the PIKO ICE 4 in order to optimally call up all functions and meet
all requirements of the true-to-scale high-speed train. In addition
to these special features for the control of the ICE 4, the PIN20
decoder also has all the other standards of the PIKO SmartDecoder
4.1, such as the easy login to suitable control panels via
RailComPlus®, such as the PIKO SmartBox or mfx-capable control
devices.
In addition, new individual settings in mapping and sound
experiences at the highest level are now possible thanks to an
amplified output power of 2.5 watts. The built-in loudspeaker is
specially designed for the models and enables a powerful and
realistic reproduction of the 12bit sound recorded on the original.
Many typical locomotive noises such as engine noise, signal horns,
brake squeal and other switchable functions can be called up
individually.
As a special highlight, the sound versions are equipped with
complete interior lighting ex works.