H0 Expert steam locomotive class 78 DR #50604

15.10.2020 H0 Expert steam locomotive class 78 DR #50604

Steam locomotive BR 78 - the long-lasting Preußin as PIKO's H0 Highlight 2020. Now also as DR version!


50604 steam locomotive class 78 DR era III UVP 299,99 €    
50605 ~steam locomotive class 78 DR era III UVP 339,99 €
50606 steam locomotive/sound class 78 DR era III UVP 399,99 €        
50607 ~steam locomotive/sound class 78 DR era III UVP 409,99 €        

The advantages of the PIKO model in key points:

  • Completely new construction
  • Fine freestanding pipes
  • Delicate side rods
  • Driver’s cabin light and fire box illumination
  • Steam function retrofittable / included in the sound versions ex works
  • AC variants ex works with mfx-enabled PluX22 decoder
  • Excellent price-performance ratio

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Some information about the prototype and model:

In 1911, the Prussian State Railways began to develop an agile passenger train tender locomotive. Using the experience gained from the proven P 8, a locomotive with symmetrical axle arrangement and a top speed of 100 km/h was designed. From 1912 onwards, the new locomotives of the class T 18 (later BR 78) were delivered to the Prussian State Railways. After World War II, 424 locomotives remained in West Germany, 53 of which were delivered to the Deutsche Reichsbahn of the GDR, 49 of which were put back into service, some of which were equipped with smoke deflectors. All in all the T 18 was one of the most successful, durable and popular locomotive series running on German rails.

Our prototype: Locomotive 78 469 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Rbd Erfurt, Bw Meiningen, revision date 19/11/62.

The model impresses with many applied details, a harmonious paintwork and printing and an extremely filigree rods. The replicas of the crosshead tracks, swings and counter-cranks simply cause enthusiastic raving. The lighting is provided by LEDs and can be digitally controlled with a PluX22 decoder. A powerful motor with flywheel masses, two traction tyres and the heavy die-cast zinc frame ensure clean running and high tractive forces in pulling and pushing operation. The PIKO 78 is prepared for easy retrofitting with sound and the largest possible loudspeaker, or is available as a sound model with a sound decoder already installed at the factory. In addition, the sound locomotives also have a built-in steam generator ex works. This can be easily retrofitted on #50604 and #50605! Optional pluggable brake hose dummies and coupling hooks are included with the model.

With the PIKO model of the BR 78, our designers have once again won the hearts of many enthusiastic model railway enthusiasts! The locomotive convinces with its fine rows of rivets, the fine wheel sets and the matching smoke chamber all along the line! The steam locomotive also has excellently engraved food and air pump replicas, whistles, a bell, a harmonious grease lubrication pump and attached handles, to name but a few special features. The Reichsbahn model differs from the Bundesbahn version in important points, e.g. wind deflectors, 3-domed design, DR specific lights with 2 peak light signals, the welded coal box and the driver's windows with flinger glass insert.

Finally, the DR version of the popular BR 78 has been added to the popular PIKO Expert line! With this detailed model, PIKO offers a real highlight for the model railway year 2020 and sets a worthy monument to the original! The elegant tender locomotive enables train formations that transfer the charm of Era 3 into every model railway room. The harmonious sound additionally underlines this effect and creates a real steam locomotive atmosphere. The driver's cab and firebox lighting as well as the powerful steam emission are technical features that make for additional fun - and this with the sound machines ex works. The all-round success of the machine becomes an eye-catcher and acoustic highlight on every DR system!