PIKO BR50

And here we go - first run.

I installed DCC - it was an easy task, remove mainboard, connect 8 wires that connects mainboard to other boards to a decoder and job done. I opted for OEM Piko sound decoder with relevant sound profile. It shipped with speaker too, so plug and play. a reed contact is also included to sync sound better - but i have not installed it yet. That's a bit more challenging task.

Generally happy with a purchase, PIKO of course feels a little bit more flimsy than LGB, but for money and size it is an excellent purchase. It is 90cm long, a big beast.

 
peterpavuk said:
And here we go - first run.

I installed DCC - it was an easy task, remove mainboard, connect 8 wires that connects mainboard to other boards to a decoder and job done. I opted for OEM Piko sound decoder with relevant sound profile. It shipped with speaker too, so plug and play. a reed contact is also included to sync sound better - but i have not installed it yet. That's a bit more challenging task.

Generally happy with a purchase, PIKO of course feels a little bit more flimsy than LGB, but for money and size it is an excellent purchase. It is 90cm long, a big beast.

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I have the 2-10-2 tank, just be aware that some of the detail is delicate and needs handling with care. Mine has been converted to battery ooeration, easy job.
 
dunnyrail said:
I have the 2-10-2 tank, just be aware that some of the detail is delicate and needs handling with care.
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Yeah mate, PIKO is far less robust than LGB is, I have noticed it too.

I also have a bag with extra detailing pieces that i decided not to install so far, until I'll have a way to drive locos from storage to line. Which won't happens on this layout anyways.

But at a price point - I am satisfied - loco without dcc come at 9 hundred quids, dcc shit - extra 180 (oem PIKO sound decoder), for that quality and size sounds very reasonable.
 
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