PIKO 51831 H0 Electric Locomotive E 52 DB Era III

The PIKO 51831 brings the classic E 52 electric locomotive to your H0 layout in Deutsche Bundesbahn livery. Unlike generic electric models, this replica captures the distinctive heavy-duty design of the original with finely detailed separately applied parts and functional pantographs.

Highlights

• High-performance motor with 4 driven axles and 2 traction tires for reliable pulling power
• Directional LED lighting (white/red) that changes with travel direction
• PluX22 digital interface and prepared for sound decoder installation
• NEM coupling shaft and minimum radius of 358 mm for flexible layout integration
• Detailed body with separately applied parts, length over buffers 221 mm

In daily use

This DC analog model runs smoothly on conventional layouts and is ready for digital conversion. The functional pantographs add visual realism, while the robust motor and traction tires ensure dependable operation on gradients and with longer trains.

Full specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Era: III
• Locomotive type: Electric locomotive
• Model series: E 52
• Power system: DC
• Digital interface: PluX22 (NEM 658)
• Decoder: Not included
• Sound: Prepared for sound decoder (not included)
• Lighting: Directional LED lighting (white/red)
• Couplings: NEM coupling shaft
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 221 mm
• Motor: High-performance motor
• Traction tires: 2
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Control mode: Analog (digital ready)
• Pantographs: Functional

Final note

A faithful H0 rendition of the E 52, ready for analog operation and easy digital upgrades.