A model of the legendary V 160/216 series locomotive in H0 scale, faithfully representing the BR 216 DB AG version from the 1990s in oriental red with the typical light “face.” It offers precise detailing, high-quality printing, and white/red direction-dependent lights. Thanks to the PluX22 interface, a digital decoder and cab lighting control can be added easily.
This iconic BR 216 diesel locomotive from Era V is based on the real operating condition of DB AG. The model stands out with realistic paintwork, crisp engraving, and faithful detailing, including handrails for shunting on the frame. The variant without a snow plow reflects 1990s operations, making it a perfect fit for layouts of eras III–V.
With analog DC operation, the locomotive is ready to run out of the box while also allowing future digital upgrades via the NEM 658 PluX22 interface. The exterior white/red lighting switches with the direction of travel, and after adding a decoder the driver’s cab lighting can also be controlled digitally.
- Faithful replica of BR 216 DB AG in era V livery
- 2022 new release by Piko
- PluX22 interface for easy addition of sound and functions
- Detailed execution with high-quality printing and realistic engraving
- Direction-dependent lights white/red for authentic operation
Specifications
- Scale
- H0
- Model length
- 184 mm
- Minimum radius
- 358 mm
- Power
- DC
- Control
- Analog
- Digital interface
- NEM 658 PluX22
- Lighting
- White/red, direction-dependent
- Cab lighting
- Yes, digitally controllable with a PluX22 decoder
- Sound
- No, can be retrofitted with a Piko sound decoder
- Operator
- DB AG (Deutsche Bahn AG)
- Era
- V
- Age
- 14+
- Version
- Without snow plow, with shunting handrails
- Color
- Oriental red with light “face” (Latz)
