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Dear PIKO garden railway
friend,
We are pleased that you have chosen
a G scale locomotive from PIKO. Like
all PIKO models, this locomotive has
been designed by our employees with
great attention to detail, carefully
assembled and intensively tested
during development to guarantee you
maximum driving pleasure and a lot of
fun with the locomotive.
To match your locomotive, we offer a
whole range of car and building models
as well as attractive accessories for
your garden railway layout. For more
information, simply take a look at our
detailed PIKO G catalog, the PIKO web
shop at www.piko-shop.de, or visit your
local dealer and convince yourself of our
extensive range.
If you have any suggestions for
improvement or positive criticism about
your PIKO models, you can send us your
feedback by e-mail to hotline@piko.de,
by fax +49 3675/8972-50 or by mail to
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH,
Lutherstraße 30,
96515 Sonneberg/Thuringia, or use the
social networks to get in touch with us.
Thank you for your purchase and have
fun with your PIKO G scale BR 103.
Your PIKO Team
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The Prototype
The six-axle electric locomotives of the
class 103 were considered for many
years the flagship in heavy passenger
traffic by the German Federal Railroad.
They are deemed
one of the most popular German
locomotive series. The DB started in
1965 to use a pilot lot of 4 engines as
high-speed locomotives. Through 1974,
an additional 145 production
series locomotives were ordered and
put into service. With a continuous
output of 7,440 kw (9,980 hp), the
BR 103 locos are still considered to
be among the most powerful single-
unit locomotives. The first series
locomotives were delivered with scissors
pantographs. From 1976 on, single-arm
type SBS65 pantographs were used. In
addition, over the years, the machines
lost their skirting and received buffers
without covers. With
their elegant and timeless design, these
noble racehorses shaped German high-
speed passenger service for many years
and were already cult objects while in
regular service.
Starting in 1997, the 103s were
gradually phased out. By 2003 they
were replaced by the new class BR 101.
Several locomotives are preserved and
operational.
The Model
The PIKO model is very sturdy and
has a high haulage capacity in spite
of its attention to detail. It is suitable
inside and outside, because special
plastics make this model weatherproof.
However, locomotive enthusiasts will
love the faithful replications of all
original details.
Technical Features
• Two powerful ball-bearing 7-pole
motors, protected from moisture
• Gearing on 4 axles through a powerful
motor
• 8 wheels are equipped with wheel
wipers for electrical pickup.
• 4 additional sliding pickup shoes
ride directly on the rails for reliable
electrical pickup
• Heavy weights concealed inside the
body for added pulling power and
reliability.
• Upgradeable with additional weights
#36320
• LED-lighted lanterns on each end
change according to the direction of
travel white/red
• Prepared for installation of the drivers
cab / engine room light
• Including digital decoder and sound
with large speaker
• prepared for installation of the
current collector drive # 36145
• Standard hook and loop couplers are
compatible with most G-Scale trains
• Additional weights #36320
retrofittable
• Length: 721 mm
• weight: approx. 4,200 g
Details
• Feature different and accurate
individual engravings
• Separately applied front windshield
and front and side windows
• Detailed cab interior with driver figure
• Pantograph made of metal
• UV- and weather-resistant materials
for years of outdoor garden railway
service
• Authentic color schem
• Authentic and comprehensive
lettering and decoration
Precautions and Recommendations
Minimum Radius
The locomotive can run on track with
a minimum recommended radius of
600 mm (23.62''). Naturally, extended
operation on small radius curves
leads to greatly increased wear of the
locomotive and track.
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