Initial Operation - PIKO BR 64 Manuel D'utilisation

37210-90-7000.qxd 21.10.2013
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
96515 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 German BR 64 was reliable,
popular and ubiquitous. Since entering
service in 1928 it proved itself as a
light and – with its 56 mph top speed
– nimble passenger service
locomotive. It was stabled at almost
every German locomotive depot for
the pre-WWII DRG, as well as at the
DB in Western Germany and the DR in
Eastern Germany. Nicknamed
"Bubikopf" for its appearance, the BR
64 soon became synonymous with
branch line service in Germany.
Hauling passenger and freight, as well
as mixed trains, through hot summers
in the flatlands and deep snow in
wintry Upper Bavaria, the successful
standard design always performed
reliably. It was only in 1974/75 that
DB and DR finally retired the last of
the 950 hp-rated BR 64s.
The Model
The PIKO G-scale model represents a
BR 64 as operated by the DB. It stands
out with its fine detail and perfect
size. Neither too big nor too small, the
G-scale Bubikopf will pull a wide
range of cars on any garden railroad.
The compact, sturdy model comes
equipped with a smoke generator and
an operating mode selector switch. In
prototypical fashion the model's
smoke box door can be opened.
Precisely manufactured wheel sets
with stainless steel rims ensure very
reliable power pickup. Driven axles
are ball bearing equipped.
The model has directional lighting and
running gear lights that can be
controlled independently. It is ready
for Digital/DCC and sound. An
engineer figure completes the cab.
Technical Details of the Model
• Powerful 7-pole motor, protected
from moisture
• Three ball bearing drive axles gear-
driven
• Two wheels with traction tires
• 6-wheel electrical pickup with
internal contacts
• 2 spring-loaded pickup shoes sliding
directly on the rails
• Heavy weight for traction
• Directional LED headlight and rear
light
• Decoder-and Sound Ready
• Speaker mounting provided
• Smoke generator in smokestack
• Running gear lights
• Length: 478 mm
• Weight: approx. 3200 g
Details
• fine detailed loco body
• Detached, separate boiler pipes
• Smoke box door can be opened
• Delicate replica of hand rails
• Delicate spoke wheels with stainless
steel wheel rims
• Detailed cab interior with engineer
figure
• Constructed of special plastic for
outdoor use
• Authentic railroad decorations
Getting Started: Initial Operation
Unpacking the Model
Remove the styrofoam packaging
extremely carefully to prevent
damaging accessories and attached
parts such as handrails etc.

Initial Operation

We recommend letting the locomotive
run without a train for 30 minutes in
both directions, to properly break it in.
This will help achieve optimal
performance and longevity for the
locomotive. Of course, your model
should only be run on smooth and
perfectly clean tracks with reliable
electrical contact to all track
sections.