Piko 51618 Expert PKP ET21 Electric Locomotive III HO Gauge

Expert PKP ET21 Electric Locomotive III 1:87 scale model produced by Piko. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection. Features: Analogue DC Model Best suited to Epoch III Model Railways This model mainly operates in Poland This model is decorated in PKP company markings This model is best suited to 358mm radius curves Details The PKP Class ET21 is a classic Polish electric locomotive that became the backbone of heavy freight haulage on the Polskie Koleje Panstwowe (PKP) network. Developed in the early 1950s to meet post-war freight needs under 3 kV DC electrification, the ET21 was the first large-scale electric freight design produced in Poland, with 1,059 locomotives built between 1957 and 1971. Featuring a Co'Co' wheel arrangement, the ET21 delivered robust tractive effort and reliable performance for heavy trains. Its design combined simplicity with strength — ideal for bulk freight such as coal, ore and industrial goods on main lines and steep gradients. A top speed of 100 km/h suited its primary role in freight operation, while still allowing secondary passenger services where needed. Throughout its long career, the ET21 operated across the Polish electrified network and became a familiar sight on freight trains from the Baltic ports to the industrial south. Many locomotives received mid-life modernisations and upgrades, extending their operational life into the early 21st century.