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PIKO · 51182 · Locomotives · Electric

E 144 001 Electric DB IV Sound

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
IV
Railway
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Country
West Germany (FRG)
EAN
4015615511823

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2024: The success story of the E 44 series began in 1930 with the E 44 001 pre-series locomotive built by Siemens-Schuckertwerke. It was followed from 1932 by the first series of electric locomotives without running axles with single-axle drive in Germany. The PIKO E 44 is also a success story. As part of this project, the well-known pre-series locomotive E 44 001, later 144 001-5, was realised as a large series model for the first time. The miniatures of both the pre-series and series locomotives shine with their exact scale realisation. Equally sharp and precise engravings on the body provide enormous three-dimensional depth and emphasise the excellent overall impression. This is also continued in the running gear area with numerous specially attached parts on the striking bogies. Identical in model quality, the differences between the prototype locomotives have nevertheless been realised in the model with the greatest possible depth of detail. The model also leaves little to be desired technically: The drive is both proven and robust, and a PluX22 interface makes it childs play to retrofit a digital decoder. In this constellation, it is possible to switch the engine room and drivers cab lighting, for example. The variants equipped at the factory with a PSD XP sound decoder with vehicle sound bring the typical growl of the Tatzlager drive to the model railway.

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
176 mm

Couplers

Front coupler pocket
NEM 362
Rear coupler pocket
NEM 362

Track and curves

Minimum radius
358 mm

Drive and mechanics

Drive

Traction tyres
2

Electrics and electronics

Power supply

System
DC (two-rail)

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
PluX22
Factory decoder
Yes

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Factory sound

Sound module
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026