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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 132.
Your PIKO Team
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The Prototype
The design of the six axle diesel electric
locomotive BR 132 is based on the V
300, later BR 130, that was developed
for the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the
Soviet Union. Two
designs were based on the BR 130, the
BR 131 freight locomotive with a top
speed of 100 km/h and the head-end-
power equipped BR 132. It's top speed
of 120 km/h made the BR 132 a versatile
passenger and freight train locomotive
that could be used on main and major
branch lines. It was tough, reliable,
rarely failed and as a result dominated
the image of railroading in the DDR
throughout the 1970's and 1980's. Being
used in fast, heavy cross border traffic,
the bulky, powerful appearance of the
red giants
attracted the interest of many train
enthusiasts in Western Germany.
Between 1972 and 1983, 709 units of
the BR 132 were delivered. The Deutsche
Bahn created multiple
variants from the BR 132 it inherited
from the Deutsche Reichsbahn. To this
day many of the "Ludmillas" are in
daily use. Additionally many private rail
operators deploy the BR 132 in Germany
and throughout Europe.
The Model
The PIKO model is very sturdy and has
a high haulage capacity in spite of its
attention to detail. It is suitable for main
and branch lines, 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 5-pole
motors, protected from moisture
• Gearing on 4 axles through a powerful
motor
• 6 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.
• LED-lighted lanterns on each end
change according to the direction of
travel white/red
• Drivers cab light-ready
• High beam prepared for digital
operation
• Prepared for installation of PIKO digital
decoder and sound unit (operates on
digital only)
• Includes speaker enclosure
• ready for pulsed smoke
• Standard hook and loop couplers are
compatible with most G-Scale trains.
• Length: 718 mm
• weight: approx. 4,200 g
Details
• Feature different and accurate
individual details
• Separately applied front windshield and
side windows
• Detailed cab interior with driver figure
• Detailed engin room mockup
• 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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