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06.06.2024 H0 Expert Vectron dual-power locomotive ‘Dual Mode’ BR 249 51160ff

Electric shunting locomotive without overhead line, the BR 249 from PIKO


51160 dual-power locomotive BR 249 DB AG VI 199,00 €
51162 Sound- dual-power locomotive BR 249 DB AG VI, incl. PSD XP Sound 309,00 €  
51163 ~Sound- dual-power locomotive BR 249 DB AG VI AC version, incl. PSD XP Sound 309,00 €

The highlights of the PIKO model summarised in bullet points:

  • Completely new design
  • Open view into the engine room
  • Elaborately designed and prototypical roof section
  • Excellent driving characteristics with high tractive force
  • Excellent model quality
  • Filigree etched parts

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30.04.2024 Prototype meets model - BR 248 WFL

Attentive PIKO fans will no doubt remember the introduction to this year's PIKO novelty video on YouTube - Dr Rene F. Wilfer in the driver's cab of a BR 248 of the WFL. For all those who no longer remember or - as unlikely as it sounds - have not yet seen the video, here is the direct link once again:

In the driver's cab of this special locomotive developed by Siemens, Dr Wilfer, managing partner of PIKO Spielwaren GmbH, proudly presented the first sample of the H0 model of the so-called ‘Siemens Vectron Dual Mode’ announced for 2024. Based on this special start to the PIKO model railway year, we were delighted to continue our cooperation with WFL. Since the beginning of April, the 248 066 can now be found on the tracks with a very special livery.

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26.04.2024 Small locomotive on a big journey - The PIKO steam locomotive class 62 on the road in the Fürth Miniature Worlds

In May 2024, the time has finally come: the class 62 from PIKO, which model railway fans have been longing for, will be available in specialist shops. Before the time comes, one of the first machines has already been allowed to go on a journey - its destination: the Fürth Miniature Worlds in the Odenwald. On 12 April, PIKO Product Manager Matthias Fröhlich met with the model railway team on site, who were delighted with the visit from Sonneberg. 

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08.04.2024 H0 Expert steam locomotive class 62 DB III 50700ff

The fast-moving class 62 as an H0 model from PIKO


50700 Steam locomotive class 62 DB III 379,00 €
50702 Sound steam locomotive class 62 DB III, incl. PIKO Sound-Decoder 489,00 €  
50703 ~Sound steam locomotive class 62 DB III, incl. PIKO Sound-Decoder 489,00 €

The highlights of the PIKO model summarised in bullet points:

  • Completely new design
  • Clear view between frame and boiler
  • Filigree free-standing pipes
  • Excellent driving characteristics with high tractive force
  • Outstanding model quality
  • Numerous filigree attachments

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