PIKO 21788 H0 Electric Locomotive BR 139 DB Era IV

H0 scale electric locomotive of the German Federal Railway (DB) class 139, era IV. The model features a 5-pole motor with flywheel and traction tires, ensuring smooth and powerful operation on standard H0 track with a minimum radius of 358 mm. Directional LED lighting (white/red) changes with the direction of travel, and the NEM 652 digital interface allows easy conversion to digital operation with a suitable decoder.

Advantages

Detailed model with separately applied handrails and etched parts, metal chassis, and functional pantographs. Close coupling kinematics with NEM shaft ensures reliable operation and realistic spacing between cars.

Suitable for

• Model railroaders building a DB era IV layout
• Collectors of German electric locomotives
• H0 scale enthusiasts looking for a high-quality DC locomotive

Key specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm
• Power system: DC
• Digital interface: NEM 652 (8-pin)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Era: IV
• Locomotive series: BR 139
• Road number: 139 133-2
• Length over buffers: 193 mm
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Lighting: Directional LED (white/red)
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Motor: 5-pole with flywheel
• Traction tires: 1 axle
• Pantographs: Detailed, functional (non-powered)
• Material: Plastic body, metal chassis

Recommendations

For digital operation, install a suitable 8-pin decoder. Check wheel gauge and lubrication before first use. Combine with other era IV DB rolling stock for a realistic train.