New delivery;
D&RGW Krauss Maffai (A-A set).
Video: yard test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvwkwSfbGZw
The engines are made by PIKO plus my GNRHS quarterly arrived 
I model 1938 and have mostly steam engines but I like unusual and these are unusual.
They are hydraulic operated, they did not 'mix' with the 'standard' diesels so few were sold to the USA and only SP and D&RGW purchased them.
This is my first engines by PIKO.
Today's diesels are expensive but I got 10% off plus they were 'marked down' from 'list' so I purchased them.
With the amount of detail, DCC and lights; PIKO has set the 'bar' high on these diesels.
Packaging replicates what BLI uses; 'clam shell'
Instructions located in a bottom slot like BLI.
Blown up schematic, DCC functions and other 'paper work'.
Outer plastic sleeve.
Nice; 2 extra pair of drivers with gear.
Soft plastic cover on top of engine like BLI.
Black base to secure the engine.
All wheels powered.
Not cheap but they 'bristle' with detail.
Mars light, 2 vertical lights, lighted number boards, green marker lights (and more).
Lots of air hoses.
Fireman's side.
I'm guessing those are sand hoses!
Can't 'man handle' this engine. Some very delicate rear view mirrors.
I would have trouble duplicating that paint around the windows!
Those hand rails have to be close to 'scale size'.
Lighted engine area.
Very fine detail.
Rear head light when in reverse and more air hoses, etc.
Top view.
Fans move when 'blown on'.
Just noticed that there are windows on the back of the raised cab.
Impressive detail.
Engineer's side.
Delicate 'see through' vent.
Chairs have 'arms'.
Ran them first on address 3 to insure all's 'good'.
Programming track.
Read in the NMRA magazine that, at least it appears, that additional 'space' will be allocated in decoders so the manufacturer can input data so engine data will be 'automatically' updated to the DCC system.
This is what MTH does with their 3-rail; One can just follow a few instructions on the throttle and all data will be uploaded to the throttle. On MTH engines the actual engine address is the in the decoder.
Did a 'read decoder'.
Selected this one of all the ones that were 'high lighted'.
General description inputted.
New address inputted and saved.
The trailing A unit got the same address but the 'locomotive direction' was reversed.
Both saved to the roster.
I was wondering why the 4003 was listed before the 4002; miss spelled 'Maffei' (fixed).
'Throttle' checked on the programming track.
Made a copy of all functions (other side of paper has it in English).
Oiled all the important 'points'.
