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PIKO · 22043 · Locomotives · Diesel

GER: ~Diesellok/Sound BR V 90 DB III + PluX22 Dec.

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
III
Railway
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Country
West Germany (FRG)
EAN
4015615220435

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available
Maker's novelty year
2026

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2026: Powerful Performance in Shunting Service – Class V 90 The V 90 is a medium-duty, diesel-hydraulic shunting and switching locomotive of the Deutsche Bundesbahn, designed for demanding tasks on the tracks. As a further development of the V 100, MaK (Maschinenbau Kiel) created a completely new design: longer, more robust, and more powerful. The first 20 pre-series locomotives were delivered in 1964/65, and from 1966 series production followed with the proven MTU 12V engine and a top speed of 80 km/h. Over the decades, the V 90 proved versatile: from the original purple livery to ocean blue-beige and today’s traffic red design. Equipped with modern remote control, it was further developed into Class 294 – an important step in increasing efficiency in shunting operations. Today, the class forms the backbone of DB Cargo’s wagonload traffic. The locomotives shunt freight trains across Germany, pick up wagons from industrial sidings, and ensure smooth operations in marshalling yards. Equipped with Behr dual fans | With roof antenna, whistles, and extra attached wind deflectors | Fine handrails and steps | Illuminated control panel | With buffer sleeves and buffer handles, lubrication and sandboxes | In digital operation with switchable cab lighting | PSD XP sound decoder with authentic sound and many functions from the factory | Brake hoses and coupling hooks included

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
165 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