PIKO 80 Série Manuel D'utilisation page 4

Dear G-Scale Train Enthusiast:
Thank you for adding this PIKO model
to your collection. It has undergone
intensive testing throughout the
development phase, as well as
numerous inspections in the
production process, to ensure you
smooth operation and many years of
trouble-free enjoyment.
Of course, we welcome reports of
your experience with the model under
"real world" conditions, which even
the most thorough developmental
testing cannot completely duplicate.
You can send us your comments by
several methods:
Via email to: hotline@piko.de
Via fax to: +49 3675 897250
Or via postal mail to:
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH, PF
96505 Sonneberg/Thüringen
Germany
Naturally, we like to hear about
positive experiences, but all comments
help us improve this and future
models.
Thank you for your support,
Your PIKO Team
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The Prototype
The BR 80s were used as shunting
locomotives at large switchyards in
the fleet of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
It is less well known that the
development of all German standard
steam locomotives arose from the
planning of a replacement locomotive
for the Prussian T3. The BR 80 became
the original type for all standard
tender locomotives. However, the
shunting locomotive never reached
good operational effectiveness, even
though many of the engineering
details were tried and tested. Up to
and including 1928, several
locomotive manufacturers made a
total of 39 BR 80 engines, which were
first used in Cologne and Leipzig.
Most of the locomotives remained
around Leipzig after the last war, and
were used there until 1968.
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) only got 17
engines.
The last DB BR 80 was
decommissioned at the Schweinfurt
Depot in 1965. Some of the
locomotives were sold by the DB to
large companies and coal mines,
where they remained in service until
the end of the seventies. There are
seven remaining BR 80's, some of
which are maintained as museum
engines.
The Model
Like its role model, the BR 80 is well
suited for duty as a shunting or main-
line locomotive for main lines or
branch lines. The robust model
guarantees fun both indoors and out,
because the use of special plastics
make it weatherproof and suitable for
use outside. At the same time,
enthusiasts will not miss any details.
Technical Features
• A powerful precision "can" motor
• Gearing on two axles through a
powerful motor
• 4 wheels are equipped with wheel
wipers for electrical pickup.
• 2 additional sliding pickup shoes
ride directly on the rails for reliable
electrical pickup
• Heavy weight concealed inside the
body for added pulling power and
reliability.
• LED-lighted lanterns on each end
change according to the direction of
travel
• Prepared for installation of PIKO
digital decoder and sound unit
(operates on digital only)
• Includes speaker enclosure
• Standard hook and loop couplers are
compatible with most G-Scale trains.
• Prepared for installation of a smoke
generator
• Length: 330 mm
• weight: approx. 1500 g
Details
• Feature different and accurate
individual details
• Finely moulded spoked wheels
made of zinc die-cast
• Separately applied front windshield
and side windows
• Separately attached dynamo
• Detailed cab interior with driver
figure
• Free-standing locomotive lantern on
the buffer beam
• Replica of the coal supply in the
tender
• UV- and weather-resistant materials
for years of outdoor garden railway
service
• Authentic color schem
• Aged side rods
• Authentic and comprehensive
lettering and decoration