H0 Hobby IC 2 bilevel cars DB AG VI #58800ff

24.08.2018 H0 Hobby IC 2 bilevel cars DB AG VI #58800ff

Travelling through the regions on two levels: the IC 2 – the modern bilevel cars as Hobby models by PIKO


558800 IC 2 bilevel control car 2nd class, 58801 IC 2 bilevel car 2nd class 2 Kl., 58802 IC 2 bilevel car 1st class

The advantages of the PIKO model:

  • Completely new construction
  • Delicate and detailed painting and printing
  • Shortened scale 1:100
  • Robust construction
  • Sharply engraved bogies
  • Excellent rolling characteristics
  • Excellent price-performance ration at (RRP) € 39,99 for the seating coaches and € 59,99 for the control car.


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Some information about the original and the model:

Since 2015, the long-distance section of the DB uses intercity trains labelled IC2 (Twindexx) consisting of four bilevel middle cars, one bilevel control car and locomotives of the series 146.5 or 147.5 in matching colours as tractor units. Buffet cars are non-existing in these trains and food will be served directly to the passengers’ seats. Currently, there are two orders for a total of 44 bilevel IC cars. At the moment, the new trains are mainly used on west-to-east routes but in the long-term, they should also be a fixed part of the long-distance travel network in the north-west and south-west of Germany. In the upcoming years, the DB AG plans to put 120 bilevel trains into service.

The era VI models of the PIKO Hobby IC 2 cars convince with their outstanding price-performance ratio and their detailed approach to the original. The model of the control car is equipped with a light-change white/red and an illuminated train destination display. For the use of the bilevel control car on AC layouts, PIKO offers a retrofit kit (item no. 56127) consisting of a function decoder and pickup shoe. For digital DC layouts there is a multiprotocol function decoder (item no. 56127) for the digital switchable light-change.

Why you shouldn't miss out on the PIKO H0 model:

The attractive models of the IC 2 cars are characterized by their delicate painting and detailed printing as well as their separately attached and fitting windows. The characteristic shape of the “head” of the control car is convincingly implemented.

With the successful recreation of the striking IC 2 cars, PIKO offers a coherent, robust and affordable model for the H0 market.

The PIKO Hobby models of the modern IC 2 cars are characterized by their robust construction and their excellent price-performance ratio. The shortened scale of 1:100 enables you to recreate these attractive trains, even on layouts with tight radii.

The models promise prolonged play fun and operational feasibility.

With the Expert models of the series 146.5 (#59151 DC / #59051 AC) and series 147.5 (#51582 DC / #51583 AC) PIKO of course offers the suiting locomotives for the bilevel cars.

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