PIKO has announced a new H0 scale model of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) electric locomotive 1306, recreating the distinctive Dutch locomotive in its Era IV appearance. The new model promises plenty of fine detailing, including a detailed interior and roof equipment, finely produced single-arm pantographs, separately fitted handrails, etched windscreen wipers and detailed bogies. Direction-dependent white headlights and red tail lights are also featured, while the model measures approximately 218mm over the buffers and is designed for a minimum radius of 358mm.
Three versions of the new NS 1306 are being produced to suit different layouts. PK97270 is the analogue 2-rail DC version and comes fitted with a PluX22 interface ready for the installation of a suitable digital decoder. PK97272 provides the 2-rail modeller with digital operation and factory-fitted PIKO sound, together with digitally switchable cab and engine-room lighting. Completing the trio, PK97273 brings the same sound-equipped locomotive to 3-rail AC layouts. With the prototype equally at home on passenger and freight duties, PIKO's new NS 1306 should make a particularly appealing addition for modellers of the Dutch railway scene.
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