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28.11.2025 Press Release: 190 Years of Railways in Germany – PIKO Marks the Occasion with an Exclusive Anniversary Edition

Sonneberg, December 2025 – On 2 December, “Model Railway Day” celebrates a hobby that inspires people of all ages. For PIKO, the traditional model railway manufacturer from Sonneberg, this day holds special significance – not least because 2025 also marks the anniversary of “190 Years of Railways in Germany”.

PIKO special car for Model Railway DayPIKO is closely connected to its hometown of Sonneberg, which belongs to the Nuremberg metropolitan region – the very region where the German railway began. The opening of the Nuremberg–Fürth line in December 1835 marks the birth of German railway history and gives this anniversary a particularly emotional meaning for PIKO.

For PIKO, the railway has always been a constant source of inspiration and innovation. The company is committed to making the model railway hobby accessible to young and old alike – with models that preserve, interpret, and bring history to life in miniature. This makes technology and tradition tangible, stories come alive, and the fascination of the railway becomes an experience shared across generations.

As a manufacturer whose daily work revolves around bringing historical originals back to life in model form, the proximity to the Nuremberg region is yet another reason to celebrate this milestone in a special way.

To mark the anniversary and “Model Railway Day”, PIKO is presenting an exclusive covered freight car (item number 95745) in a limited special edition this December. In addition to referencing the beginnings of railway history in Germany, the design draws inspiration from the legendary “Adler”, which ran between Nuremberg and Fürth in 1835 and is still considered a symbol of technological progress. The special car connects history and hobby in a unique way: It is not only a collector’s item, but also an expression of passion for the railway. It is available from specialist retailers as well as directly from PIKO for €39.99 RRP and will be delivered from mid-December.