ET22 normal-gauge, heavy-duty electric freight locomotive produced in 1969-1989 at the Pafawag plant in Wroclaw. The first prototypes, numbered ET22-001 and 002, were received by commission on November 18 and 19 in 1969 and were sent to the Cracow Prokocim Locomotive Works. Test runs took place on December 21, 1969 and February 4, 1970 on the Wroclaw - Jelenia Gora route.
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New 2023 at Piko: Printed version of PKP's ET22 in Opoki IV design. The PIKO ET22 is distinguished by the best paint and printing, filigree pantographs, precisely made lamp areas, digitally activated driver's cab lighting, and front and rear lights operating according to the direction of travel. Lighting is provided by LEDs. The model, with a die-cast zinc frame, has a five-speed engine with flywheel mass for excellent handling characteristics, and two traction tires for high tractive forces, which are diagonally distributed on the inner axles of both bogies. A simple sound upgrade and the largest possible speaker is of course prepared on a carefully designed circuit board with PluX22 interface. Attached to the ET22 model are dummy brake lines.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Pico
- Product number: 96339
- Scale: H0
- Railroad administration: PKP
- Age: IV
- Model length: 221 mm
- Minimum driving radius: 358 mm
- Power supply: direct current
- Digital decoder socket: NEM 658 PluX22
- Sound: PIKO sound decoder #56569 (optional)
- Lights: lights change according to the direction of travel white / red
- Age recommendation: 14+
For more information and photos, visit the manufacturer's website.
And, here a little history on the video: