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PIKO · 51831 · Locomotives · Electric

GER: E-Lok BR E52 DB III, schwarzes Fahrwerk + DSS PluX22

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
III
Railway
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Country
West Germany (FRG)
EAN
4015615518310

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available
Maker's novelty year
2026

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2026: In 1922, a new electric locomotive was included in the procurement program for the Bavaria Group Administration of the Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft for demanding passenger service on electrified lines, designated as the EP 5. The drive system of the total 35 locomotives was divided into two groups, each assigned two motors. Other particularly striking features of the vehicles are the continuous long frame and the distinctive box structure with beveled corners. After World War II, 29 machines were still in service with the DB, and the last locomotive of the series was retired in 1973. Printed version of the BR E52 of the DB with black running gear in Era III. The model features a modern PluX22 interface for easy decoder retrofitting.

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
198 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
4

Electrics and electronics

Power supply

System
DC (two-rail)

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
PluX22

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026