{"title":"PIKO Super Sale @ Reeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mmid-102-whitcomb-65t-sound-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52469 MMID #102 Whitcomb 65T, Sound (HO-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaryland Midland #102, is a PIKO Whitcomb 65T loco\u003c\/strong\u003e in HO-Scale with North America buffers\/bumpers and an NEM knuckle coupler. This model has tooling variations specifically for the North American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compliant PIKO SmartSound Decoder 5.1 provides DCC and sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast chassis and hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican-style end beams, fully-enclosed around the couplers. Factory-equipped with knuckle couplers at the correct height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Only Engine noise sounds are possible in standard Analog\/DC mode.) The PIKO 5.1 SmartDecoder also allows for light programming of head\/tail lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. 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They run fine on Code 100 track and some, but not all, brands of Code 83 track.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers using Code 83 track:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact PIKO America with a copy of your sales receipt showing purchase of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRINTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodel from a PIKO America retailer and our parts department can provide a set of six replacement wheelsets with smaller “RP25” wheel flanges, for operation on Code 83 track. No charge shipment to addresses in the US and Canada. Subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/52096-90-7000_EN.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/52096-90-7000_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e52096 NCTD\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/52096-90-7000_EN.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/52096-90-7000_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRINTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype \u0026amp; Model...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NCTD SPRINTER provides modern, clean and quiet, diesel-powered commuter service in Northern San Diego County. It connects with trains of Amtrak’s Surfliner, plus commuter services of Metrolink and the Coaster. These new PIKO articulated models feature interior details and lights, as well as directional lighting. A typical Sprinter consist would have two road numbers coupled together. The PIKO models also feature new tooling for the larger rooftop AC units vs. a European Desiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230785573143,"sku":"52096","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52096-NCTD-SPRINTER-4007-HO-Scale_piko_fd47d206-a952-4c3a-ab7d-dc3a3fa69d33.jpg?v=1740609529"},{"product_id":"mmid-102-whitcomb-65t-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52468 MMID #102 Whitcomb 65T (HO-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaryland Midland #102, is a PIKO Whitcomb 65T loco\u003c\/strong\u003e in HO-Scale with North America buffers\/bumpers and an NEM knuckle coupler. This model has tooling variations specifically for the North American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-Ready (on non-sound versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast chassis and hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican-style end beams, fully-enclosed around the couplers. Factory-equipped with knuckle couplers at the correct height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230785900823,"sku":"52468","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52468-MMID-102-Whitcomb-65T-HO-Scale_ea590188-afc6-4711-9a96-d4eb8f5988d4.jpg?v=1740609537"},{"product_id":"acl-whitcomb-65t-70-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52935 Whitcomb 65T Diesel - ACL #70 (HO-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhitcomb 65-Ton Diesel - Atlantic Coast Line #70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSATC and other European Whitcomb versions come with open end-beams and truck-mounted European standard hook-and-loop couplers. The couplers can be easily snapped out and replaced with our snap-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"56043 Knuckle Couplers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56043-knuckle-coupler-ho-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#56043 Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Whitcomb versions come with fully-enclosed end beams and body-mounted Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-depth wheel flanges for operation on Code 100 and Code 83 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound versions include NMRA\/DCC-compliant PIKO Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis and hood for heavy weight and excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, quiet, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(DCC\/Sound versions offer lights and basic automatic motor sounds on Analog DC operation.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. 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The couplers can be easily snapped out and replaced with our snap-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56043-knuckle-coupler-ho-scale\" title=\"56043 Knuckle Couplers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#56043 Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Whitcomb versions come with fully-enclosed end beams and body-mounted Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-depth wheel flanges for operation on Code 100 and Code 83 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound versions include NMRA\/DCC-compliant PIKO Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis and hood for heavy weight and excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, quiet, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(DCC\/Sound versions offer lights and basic automatic motor sounds on Analog DC operation.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230786294039,"sku":"52936","price":303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52936-ACL-Whitcomb-65T-70-Sound-HO-Scale_piko_0012bf24-c152-405a-bd88-6f6c1956efd4.jpg?v=1740609541"},{"product_id":"acl-whitcomb-65t-71-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52937 Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel - ACL #71","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhitcomb 65-Ton Diesel - Atlantic Coast Line #71\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSATC and other European Whitcomb versions come with open end-beams and truck-mounted European standard hook-and-loop couplers. The couplers can be easily snapped out and replaced with our snap-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56043-knuckle-coupler-ho-scale\" title=\"56043 Knuckle Couplers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#56043 Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Whitcomb versions come with fully-enclosed end beams and body-mounted Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-depth wheel flanges for operation on Code 100 and Code 83 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound versions include NMRA\/DCC-compliant PIKO Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis and hood for heavy weight and excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, quiet, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(DCC\/Sound versions offer lights and basic automatic motor sounds on Analog DC operation.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230786359575,"sku":"52937","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52937-ACL-Whitcomb-65T-71-HO-Scale_piko_3b088649-a8ba-4f7b-b371-b4caf80ab212.jpg?v=1740609542"},{"product_id":"acl-whitcomb-65t-71-sound-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52938 Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel w\/Sound - ACL #71","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhitcomb 65-Ton Diesel w\/Sound - Atlantic Coast Line #71\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSATC and other European Whitcomb versions come with open end-beams and truck-mounted European standard hook-and-loop couplers. The couplers can be easily snapped out and replaced with our snap-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56043-knuckle-coupler-ho-scale\" title=\"56043 Knuckle Couplers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#56043 Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Whitcomb versions come with fully-enclosed end beams and body-mounted Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-depth wheel flanges for operation on Code 100 and Code 83 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound versions include NMRA\/DCC-compliant PIKO Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis and hood for heavy weight and excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, quiet, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(DCC\/Sound versions offer lights and basic automatic motor sounds on Analog DC operation.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230786392343,"sku":"52938","price":303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52938-ACL-Whitcomb-65T-71-Sound-HO-Scale_piko_1106732d-b370-4582-81cd-f0c73815a324.jpg?v=1740609544"},{"product_id":"whitcomb-65t-undec-black-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52939 Whitcomb 65T Undec Black (HO-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel in HO-Scale from PIKO!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSATC and other European Whitcomb versions come with open end-beams and truck-mounted European standard hook-and-loop couplers. The couplers can be easily snapped out and replaced with our snap-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56043-knuckle-coupler-ho-scale\" title=\"56043 Knuckle Couplers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#56043 Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Whitcomb versions come with fully-enclosed end beams and body-mounted Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-depth wheel flanges for operation on Code 100 and Code 83 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound versions include NMRA\/DCC-compliant PIKO Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis and hood for heavy weight and excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, quiet, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(DCC\/Sound versions offer lights and basic automatic motor sounds on Analog DC operation.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230786523415,"sku":"52939","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52939-Whitcomb-65T-Undec-Black-HO-Scale_piko_4cd38a19-2daf-421e-a0b0-d2099f3f41fe.jpg?v=1740609547"},{"product_id":"whitcomb-65t-undec-black-sound-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52940 Whitcomb 65T Undec Black, Sound (HO-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel in HO-Scale from PIKO!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSATC and other European Whitcomb versions come with open end-beams and truck-mounted European standard hook-and-loop couplers. The couplers can be easily snapped out and replaced with our snap-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56043-knuckle-coupler-ho-scale\" title=\"56043 Knuckle Couplers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#56043 Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Whitcomb versions come with fully-enclosed end beams and body-mounted Kadee®-compatible PIKO knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-depth wheel flanges for operation on Code 100 and Code 83 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound versions include NMRA\/DCC-compliant PIKO Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis and hood for heavy weight and excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, quiet, smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous factory-applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 14” \/ 358mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(DCC\/Sound versions offer lights and basic automatic motor sounds on Analog DC operation.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is a unique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50230786654487,"sku":"52940","price":303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52940-Whitcomb-65T-Undec-Black-Sound-HO-Scale_piko_ff99a408-e78b-4c9e-8a67-e191065cc80f.jpg?v=1740609549"},{"product_id":"sp-km-ml4000-9100-modified-non-sound-available-339-99-4015615978107","title":"PIKO 97810 SP KM ML4000 9100 Modified (Non-Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97810 SP KM ML4000 9100 Modified, Non-Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eNOTE: Main photo shows loco 9102. See item description for road number information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-Ready (on non-sound versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original SP Prototype locos started life as almost identical triplets. But modifications over the years made them quite different. Now numbered 9100, 9101, and 9102, these faithful replicas show each loco in its mid-60s weathered and battle-scarred appearance, with numerous detail differences, such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side air intake louvers \u0026amp; upper intake shutters\u003cbr\u003e• Filter boxes and rooftop vents\u003cbr\u003e• Roof-mounted EMD air reservoirs with additional piping\u003cbr\u003e• EMD-style pilot snowplows\u003cbr\u003e• Exposed exhausts with butterfly valve flaps\u003cbr\u003e• Each loco features accurate – and different – SP ‘wing’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns on the noses. (See the image for nose comparisons of the three Prototypes.)\u003cbr\u003e• Different paint patches and revised road number stenciling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ‘Pre-weathered’ paint colors authentically reflect years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-fading and partial repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51549440311575,"sku":"97810","price":271.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97810-97811Main_1024x1024_24101fd9-f97a-406a-bcfc-5cc90cb6fbe6.webp?v=1771709649"},{"product_id":"sp-km-ml4000-9100-modified-sound-available-449-99-4015615978114","title":"PIKO 97811 HO KM ML4000 - SP #9100 Modified (DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97811 SP KM ML4000 9100 Modified, Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003ePhoto may shown different roadnumber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/51645_97451-90-7001.pdf?v=1755890107\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/97442_detailed_instructions_CV_chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions - Long Form (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lighting Board Instructions and CV Table\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/ML4000_LightController_CV_Chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLighting Board Instructions and CV Table (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original SP Prototype locos started life as almost identical triplets. But modifications over the years made them quite different. Now numbered 9100, 9101, and 9102, these faithful replicas show each loco in its mid-60s weathered and battle-scarred appearance, with numerous detail differences, such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side air intake louvers \u0026amp; upper intake shutters\u003cbr\u003e• Filter boxes and rooftop vents\u003cbr\u003e• Roof-mounted EMD air reservoirs with additional piping\u003cbr\u003e• EMD-style pilot snowplows\u003cbr\u003e• Exposed exhausts with butterfly valve flaps\u003cbr\u003e• Each loco features accurate – and different – SP ‘wing’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns on the noses. (See the image for nose comparisons of the three Prototypes.)\u003cbr\u003e• Different paint patches and revised road number stenciling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ‘Pre-weathered’ paint colors authentically reflect years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-fading and partial repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51549440344343,"sku":"97811","price":359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97811_5537505d-1165-4f99-a512-a2152347169f.jpg?v=1767143653"},{"product_id":"sp-km-ml4000-9101-modified-non-sound-available-339-99-4015615978121","title":"PIKO 97812 SP KM ML4000 9101 Modified (Non-Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97812 SP KM ML4000 9101 Modified, Non-Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eNOTE: Main photo shows loco 9102. See item description for road number information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-Ready (on non-sound versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original SP Prototype locos started life as almost identical triplets. But modifications over the years made them quite different. Now numbered 9100, 9101, and 9102, these faithful replicas show each loco in its mid-60s weathered and battle-scarred appearance, with numerous detail differences, such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side air intake louvers \u0026amp; upper intake shutters\u003cbr\u003e• Filter boxes and rooftop vents\u003cbr\u003e• Roof-mounted EMD air reservoirs with additional piping\u003cbr\u003e• EMD-style pilot snowplows\u003cbr\u003e• Exposed exhausts with butterfly valve flaps\u003cbr\u003e• Each loco features accurate – and different – SP ‘wing’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns on the noses. (See the image for nose comparisons of the three Prototypes.)\u003cbr\u003e• Different paint patches and revised road number stenciling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ‘Pre-weathered’ paint colors authentically reflect years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-fading and partial repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51549440409879,"sku":"97812","price":271.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97812-97813Main_1024x1024_60c78ebe-9c00-4039-9f37-f7c415c1ee0f.webp?v=1771709507"},{"product_id":"sp-km-ml4000-9101-modified-sound-available-449-99-4015615978138","title":"PIKO 97813 HO KM ML4000 - SP #9101 Modified (DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97813 SP KM ML4000 9101 Modified, Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eNOTE: Photo may show a different roadnumber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/51645_97451-90-7001.pdf?v=1755890107\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/97442_detailed_instructions_CV_chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions - Long Form (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lighting Board Instructions and CV Table\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/ML4000_LightController_CV_Chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLighting Board Instructions and CV Table (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original SP Prototype locos started life as almost identical triplets. But modifications over the years made them quite different. Now numbered 9100, 9101, and 9102, these faithful replicas show each loco in its mid-60s weathered and battle-scarred appearance, with numerous detail differences, such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side air intake louvers \u0026amp; upper intake shutters\u003cbr\u003e• Filter boxes and rooftop vents\u003cbr\u003e• Roof-mounted EMD air reservoirs with additional piping\u003cbr\u003e• EMD-style pilot snowplows\u003cbr\u003e• Exposed exhausts with butterfly valve flaps\u003cbr\u003e• Each loco features accurate – and different – SP ‘wing’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns on the noses. (See the image for nose comparisons of the three Prototypes.)\u003cbr\u003e• Different paint patches and revised road number stenciling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ‘Pre-weathered’ paint colors authentically reflect years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-fading and partial repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51549440475415,"sku":"97813","price":359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97811_5537505d-1165-4f99-a512-a2152347169f.jpg?v=1767143653"},{"product_id":"sp-km-ml4000-9102-modified-non-sound-available-339-99-4015615978145","title":"PIKO 97814 HO KM ML4000 - SP #9102 Modified (Non-Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97814 SP KM ML4000 9102 Modified, Non-Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eNOTE: Photo may show a different roadnumber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-Ready (on non-sound versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/51645_97451-90-7001.pdf?v=1755890107\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/97442_detailed_instructions_CV_chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions - Long Form (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/ML4000_LightController_CV_Chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" title=\"Lighting Board Instructions and CV Table\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLighting Board Instructions and CV Table (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original SP Prototype locos started life as almost identical triplets. But modifications over the years made them quite different. Now numbered 9100, 9101, and 9102, these faithful replicas show each loco in its mid-60s weathered and battle-scarred appearance, with numerous detail differences, such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side air intake louvers \u0026amp; upper intake shutters\u003cbr\u003e• Filter boxes and rooftop vents\u003cbr\u003e• Roof-mounted EMD air reservoirs with additional piping\u003cbr\u003e• EMD-style pilot snowplows\u003cbr\u003e• Exposed exhausts with butterfly valve flaps\u003cbr\u003e• Each loco features accurate – and different – SP ‘wing’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns on the noses. (See the image for nose comparisons of the three Prototypes.)\u003cbr\u003e• Different paint patches and revised road number stenciling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ‘Pre-weathered’ paint colors authentically reflect years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-fading and partial repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo convert to DCC\/Sound, use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/et97451-118-psd-xp-5-1-us-km-ml4000-sound-decoder-plux22\" title=\"PSD XP 5.1 US KM ML4000 Sound Decoder PluX22\"\u003eET97451-118\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmerican KM Sound Decoder, together with the separate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/56334-psd-xp-5-1-speaker-km4000-plux22\" title=\"56334 Speaker\"\u003e56334 Speaker\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e(The 56627 decoder \u0026amp; speaker kit provides European-style decoder operation, not recommended for American DCC systems.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51549440540951,"sku":"97814","price":271.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97811_5537505d-1165-4f99-a512-a2152347169f.jpg?v=1767143653"},{"product_id":"sp-km-ml4000-9102-modified-sound-available-449-99-4015615978152","title":"PIKO 97815 SP KM ML4000 9102 Modified, Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97815 SP KM ML4000 9102 Modified, Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eNOTE: Main photo shows loco 9102. See item description for road number information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-Ready (on non-sound versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original SP Prototype locos started life as almost identical triplets. But modifications over the years made them quite different. Now numbered 9100, 9101, and 9102, these faithful replicas show each loco in its mid-60s weathered and battle-scarred appearance, with numerous detail differences, such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side air intake louvers \u0026amp; upper intake shutters\u003cbr\u003e• Filter boxes and rooftop vents\u003cbr\u003e• Roof-mounted EMD air reservoirs with additional piping\u003cbr\u003e• EMD-style pilot snowplows\u003cbr\u003e• Exposed exhausts with butterfly valve flaps\u003cbr\u003e• Each loco features accurate – and different – SP ‘wing’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns on the noses. (See the image for nose comparisons of the three Prototypes.)\u003cbr\u003e• Different paint patches and revised road number stenciling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ‘Pre-weathered’ paint colors authentically reflect years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-fading and partial repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51549440573719,"sku":"97815","price":359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97814-97815Main_1024x1024_fd83766d-5b8d-4161-ad82-7bf29fcea608.webp?v=1771709356"},{"product_id":"piko-52096-s-nctd-sprinter-4007-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 52096-S NCTD SPRINTER #4007 (Sound)(HO Scale)","description":"\u003cp class=\"page-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNCTD SPRINTER DMU #4007, Custom Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom version of the NCTD SPRINTER with a pre-installed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/et52297-48-sound-decoder-nctd-sprinter\"\u003ePIKO SmartSound Decoder 5.1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a powerful speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful and smooth running motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional White\/Red Changing Head and Tail Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length = 479mm \/ 18.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius = 360mm \/ 14.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis loco has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/et52297-48-sound-decoder-nctd-sprinter\"\u003ePIKO SmartSound Decoder 5.1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand powerful loudspeaker professionally installed by PIKO America. This offers realistic lighting functions and the full spectrum of authentic sounds for the real NCTD Sprinter trains.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese PIKO HO Models have European deep wheel flanges. They run fine on Code 100 track and some, but not all, brands of Code 83 track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/52097-S_Sound_Decoder_Instructions.pdf?v=1762976910\" title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/52096-90-7000_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e52096-S NCTD SPRINTER Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size10 Arial10\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe Prototype \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo: \u003ca title=\"Video on Research behind the PIKO HO-Scale NCTD Sprinter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=spBJEx6B3ag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResearch behind the PIKO HO-Scale NCTD SPRINTER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4jfu5HNz09w\u0026amp;t=410s\" title=\"Video of Sounds on PIKO's HO SPRINTER model\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSounds on PIKO's HO SPRINTER model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NCTD SPRINTER provides modern, clean and quiet, diesel-powered commuter service in Northern San Diego County. It connects with trains of Amtrak’s Surfliner, plus commuter services of Metrolink and the Coaster. These PIKO articulated models feature interior lighting and authentic sounds, as well as directional lighting. Typical SPRINTER service features a single articulated unit in off-peak hours or two units coupled together during peak times. The PIKO models also feature new tooling for the larger rooftop AC units vs. a European Desiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers using Code 83 track:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eContact PIKO America with a copy of your sales receipt showing purchase of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRINTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodel from a PIKO America retailer, and our parts department can provide a set of six replacement wheelsets with smaller “RP25” wheel flanges, for operation on Code 83 track. No charge shipment to addresses in the US and Canada. Subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53416328855831,"sku":"52096","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/52096-NCTD-SPRINTER-4007-HO-Scale_piko_fd47d206-a952-4c3a-ab7d-dc3a3fa69d33.jpg?v=1740609529"},{"product_id":"piko-97821-d-rgw-sp-km-ml4000-9022-in-d-rgw-patch-paint-sound-ho-scale","title":"PIKO 97821 SP KM ML4000 #9022 in D\u0026RGW Patch Paint w\/Sound (HO-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97821 SP KM ML4000 #9022 in D\u0026amp;RGW Patch Paint, Sound (HO-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilky-smooth \u0026amp; p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowerful PIKO Mechanism for great low-speeds and precise running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIKO knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed with a PIKO XP 5.1 SmartSound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/51645_97451-90-7001.pdf?v=1755890107\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/97442_detailed_instructions_CV_chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" title=\"Decoder Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecoder Instructions - Long Form (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/ML4000_LightController_CV_Chart.pdf?v=1714402140\" title=\"Lighting Board Instructions and CV Table\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLighting Board Instructions and CV Table (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\" class=\"size10 Arial10\"\u003eA Little About The Prototype...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrauss-Maffei of Germany worked closely with the Southern Pacific and the Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande to develop a revolutionary new diesel-hydraulic locomotive. At the start of the 1960s, these beasts packed 4000 horsepower, a feat that would not be matched by American Diesel locomotive builders for many years. Typical American diesels of the time had only 2000 HP or less. The idea of replacing two locos with one in mainline service had great appeal. The hydraulic transmissions were an effort to eliminate the complexity and maintenance issues of electrical traction motors and all their related controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree “Prototype” locos were delivered to SP in 1961 and three to D\u0026amp;RGW. These cab locos with their rounded noses and full carbodies looked very different than the slightly larger batch of “Series” hood locos later delivered to the SP. Upon delivery, both roads promptly put their KMs to work in the hardest possible service, with dynamometer cars often following to test every aspect. Performance was impressive, but teething problems quickly developed. German technicians sent over to the SP and D\u0026amp;RGW worked to address issues and train local maintenance crews. Over time, many modifications were made and reliability improved, but in the end, the locos may simply have been victims of a difference of cultures. Technology that was commonplace and successful in European railroads just did not mesh well with American railroad operation and maintenance practices. None of the six “Prototype” locos survived the decade, but they made an indelible mark with many thousands of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53416543060247,"sku":"97821","price":423.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/97820.webp?v=1770835479"}],"url":"https:\/\/reeds-hobbies.com\/collections\/piko-super-sale-reeds.oembed","provider":"Reed's Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}