PIKO BR S499.02 Electric locomotive

Product Information

Product Name: ELEKTROLOKOMOTIVE BR S499.02
The ELEKTROLOKOMOTIVE BR S499.02 is an electric locomotive used for both freight and passenger service. It was created in the mid-1970s as a further development of the class S499.0 Laminatka electric locomotive. The locomotive body is no longer made of steel and has modern features like single-arm pantographs. Its body resembles that of the class E469.3 DC locomotive. Between 1975 and 1981, 86 units were produced and used by the Czechoslovak State Railways (CSD). Following the 1993 dissolution of Czechoslovakia, all class S499.02s went to the Czech Railways (ČD) and are still in use today.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Notes: Read and follow all safety instructions carefully before operating the product.

2. Wheelset Maintenance: If used frequently, oil the wheelsets with a drop of non-resinous, acid-free sewing machine oil.

3. Running In: In order to achieve the best possible running and traction properties, it is advisable to run the locomotive in for 25 minutes forwards and 25 minutes in reverse without load.

4. Clean Rails: Clean rails are essential for good performance.

5. PluX Interface: The following functions are
   controlled by PluX interface:

   • F0f / F0r – white headlight front and rear
   • AUX1 – Train end light (red)
   • AUX2 – Train end light front (red)
   • AUX3 – Engine Room Lights
   • AUX4 – Light 1x white above, depending on the direction of travel*
   • AUX5 – Chassis Lights
   • AUX6 – Cab Light FS1
   • AUX7 – Cab Light FS2
   • AUX8 – Signal light front*
   • AUX9 – Signal light rear*

Depending on the direction of travel, the locomotive will illuminate either the front or rear signal light and the light above. For any further assistance or support regarding product usage, please refer to the user manual or contact customer support.

Information about the prototype

As AC electrification of the ÈSD system progressed, so did the demand for suitable AC locomotives. To meet this demand, the class S499.02 was created in the mid-1970s as a further development of the class S499.0 “Laminatka” electric locomotive. On the new S499.02, the locomotive body was no longer made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic for cost reasons, but of steel. With the exception of the large air vents located on the side panels, the S499.02’s body resembled that of the class E469.3 DC locomotive. Between 1975 and 1981, 86 units entered service with ÈSD and were used in both freight and passenger service. During the 1980s, some of the locomotives were fitted with modern single-arm pantographs. In 1988 they were redesignated as class 242. Following the 1993 dissolution of Czechoslovakia, all class S499.02s went to the Czech Railways (ÈD) and are still in use there today. The delivery of S 499.0286 in 1981 marked the end of the delivery of ŠKODA first generation locomotives.

Safety Notes

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems).

This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of this working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

This is a Model, not a Toy!
Please keep the enclosed manual for future reference! Attention! Due to the nature of its construction, this product contains some functional sharp edges! If used incorrectly there is a possibility of danger.

This model should only be operated using an approved trans-former marked as follows:

• Alternating current: max. Load: 16 V ~,
• Commutation tension: 24 V ~
• Direct voltage: max. Driving tension: 12 V

If used frequently, oil the wheelsets with a drop of non-resinous, acid-free sewing machine oil! In order to achieve the best possible running and traction properties, it is advisable to run the locomotive in for 25 minutes forwards and 25 minutes in reverse without load. Clean rails are essential for good performance.

PIKO Art.-Nr.:

• 56301 Loco-Oil

• 56300 Precision engine oiler w fine dosage

Note only for the DC version:
With this locomotive, interference will not occur if the condenser normally fitted in the track connection section has a minimum capacity of 680 nanofarads.

Attention:
For safety instructions in other languages, please see www.piko- shop.de.

PIKO Spielwaren GmbH
Lutherstraße 30 • 96515 Sonneberg • GERMANY

References

• PIKO Spielwaren GmbH Webshop

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