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PIKO · 21700 · Locomotives · Electric

GER: Elektrolok BR 143 S-Bahn DR Ep. IV

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
V
Railway
Deutsche Reichsbahn (GDR)
Country
East Germany (GDR)
EAN
4015615217008

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2025: Design variant of the DR Class 143 in Era IV in a striking S-Bahn livery. The PIKO model impresses with the successful mold construction without disturbing mold parting edges and the harmonious implementation of all relevant details of the prototype machine. The lighting is provided by LEDs. The drivers cab lighting and the front and rear lights that work depending on the direction of travel can be controlled digitally with the factory-integrated PluX22 decoder. The model with a die-cast zinc frame has a five-pole motor with precisely balanced flywheels for excellent running characteristics and two traction tires for high tractive forces, which are arranged diagonally on the inside axles of both bogies. Attachable dummy brake hoses are included with the BR 143 model. The model bears the “fits mfx®” quality mark. In order to make digital decoders reliably usable for all users of the current Märklin digital command stations, a new quality mark “fits mfx®” was introduced together with Märklin and other manufacturers. This can only be used by digital decoders that have undergone and fully passed a special mfx® test. These decoders and also the locomotives in which they are installed bear the “fits mfx®” quality mark, which certifies unrestricted mfx® functionality. This means that PIKO products with the “fits mfx®” logo now also fully support the diverse functions of mfx®.

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
191 mm

Couplers

Front coupler pocket
NEM 362
Rear coupler pocket
NEM 362

Track and curves

Minimum radius
358 mm

Drive and mechanics

Drive

Traction tyres
2

Electrics and electronics

Power supply

System
AC (three-rail)

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
PluX22
Factory decoder
Yes

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Factory sound

Sound module
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026